Plant Therapy | Organic Atlas Cedarwood REVIEW

At a Glance

• Product Name: Organic Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil 30 mL (1 fl oz)
  
  

• Product Brand: Plant Therapy
  
  

• Evellon Oil Score: 8.3 / 10
  
  

• Concentration: 100 % pure, undiluted single-origin oil
  
  

• Ingredients: Cedrus atlantica (wood) oil — steam-distilled
  
  

• Scent Profile: Dry pencil-shavings top, warm balsamic heart, creamy woody base
  
  

• Price per oz: USD 23.99 / fl oz (≈ USD 0.80 / mL)
  
  

• Price: USD 23.99 for 1 fl oz (30 mL)

Plant Therapy’s Organic Atlas Cedarwood is the oil we reach for when we want our space—and our nerves—to feel as solid as a mountain cabin. Below you’ll find why a single earthy drop can anchor a blend, soothe a restless scalp, and even freshen a load of towels without synthetic fabric softener.

Deep Dive

A Look into Plant Therapy Organic Atlas Cedarwood

Imagine opening an old cedar-lined chest and breathing in that unmistakable dry woodiness—that’s Atlas Cedarwood in its purest form. Plant Therapy sources the timber from sustainable stands in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, where centuries-old trees grow slowly and pack their heartwood with a rich load of grounding sesquiterpenes. Steam distillation draws those molecules out without solvents, leaving a thick amber oil that pours like syrup and settles the mind even faster than it settles in the bottle. With a modest price tag and kid-safe approval, this is one of those “workhorse” singles we keep on hand for hair care, homemade cologne, and sleepy-time diffuser blends alike.

Ingredients & Extraction

Why the certifications matter

• USDA-Certified Organic – Independent inspectors verify that no synthetic pesticides touched the forest floor or the logging decks, crucial when you’re massaging the oil into a child’s scalp.
  
  

• GC-MS Tested – Every batch is run through gas-chromatography/mass-spectrometry to confirm the cedrol percentage and to rule out cheaper juniper-derived substitutes. The full report is downloadable by lot number.
  
  

• Leaping Bunny Cruelty-Free – Confirms zero animal testing from tree harvest to bottling.
  
  

• KidSafe® – Plant Therapy’s in-house panel flags oils that meet gentle dermal limits and low respiratory risk for ages two and up. Look for the white child-proof cap.

Atlas Cedarwood oil comes from the sawdust and chips of Cedrus atlantica, a true cedar native to the Atlas range. Harvesters mill fallen or sustainably cut logs on-site; the fresh shavings go straight into low-pressure stills. Cooling coils condense the vapor into two layers: hydrosol on top, viscous essential oil below. The finished oil is naturally rich in β-himachalene, α-himachalene, and cedrol—sesquiterpenes prized for their calming, clarifying aroma and reputed scalp-soothing benefits.

Quick-look bullets

• Single ingredient: Cedrus atlantica wood oil
  
  

• Steam-distilled within 24 h of milling
  
  

• USDA organic, GC-MS verified, Leaping Bunny, KidSafe
  
  

• Naturally high in grounding sesquiterpenes

Scent Profile

Uncap the bottle and you’ll catch a fleeting whisper of sharpened pencils—that’s the top note. Almost immediately it expands into a smooth, balsamic heart with the faint sweetness of antique cigar boxes. Hours later the dry-down smells like sun-warmed lumber and a hint of vanilla resin, lingering on fabric long after lighter notes have vanished.

Quick-look bullets

• Top: Fresh-cut cedar, pencil shavings
  
  

• Heart: Balsamic wood, faint smoky sweetness
  
  

• Base: Dry timber, soft vanilla-resin trail
  
  

• Longevity: 6–8 h in passive diffusion

Brand Story & Purity

Since 2011 Plant Therapy has staked its reputation on third-party lab reports and fair pricing—no multilevel-marketing mark-ups, no locked PDFs. Each bottle carries a lot number you can punch into their website for immediate lab sheets. The company also partners with re-planting initiatives in Morocco, offsetting every mature tree milled for oil production.

What Shoppers Say

With a 4.7-star average from more than 8,400 buyers, Atlas Cedarwood scores points for price, purity, and its “true cedar closet” aroma. One verified five-star reviewer puts it plainly: “I've been using several drops of this Cedarwood Atlas oil in my diffuser since buying it a couple of months ago. I love the smell of this and it's calming, soothing effect it has on me whenever I'm around it. This is one oil that my husband enjoys as well which is saying a lot since he is not a big fan of many fragrances.” Occasional complaints mention the oil’s thickness, which can slow down drip flow; warming the bottle between your palms fixes that quickly.

Quick-look bullets

• Average rating: 4.7 / 5
  
  

• Praise: Authentic wood scent, kid-safe confidence, great value
  
  

• Common gripe: Thick viscosity slows pouring

How We Use It

Diffuser – 3 to 4 drops per 100 mL (≈ 3.4 fl oz) water
A bedtime favorite: two drops Atlas Cedarwood plus three drops Roman Chamomile creates a hush-quiet forest vibe that settles swirling thoughts.

Topical – 2 % dilution (≈ 12 drops per 1 fl oz / 30 mL carrier)
Massage into the scalp before shampooing to calm flakes; the sesquiterpenes help balance sebum and leave a subtle, woodsy after-scent.

Pillow Spray
Shake 10 drops into 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka-water mix, mist linens, and let the woody aroma drift through the night without overwhelming lighter floral blends.

Bath
Blend 5 drops with 1 cup (240 g) Epsom salt before adding to warm water (≈ 100 °F / 38 °C). The salt disperses the thick oil and turns the tub into a cedar barrel soak.

Laundry
Place 3 drops on a wool dryer ball; towels and gym gear come out smelling like a high-end spa locker instead of synthetic musk.

Shelf‑Life & Storage

Atlas Cedarwood’s sesquiterpenes oxidize slowly, granting roughly six years unopened and four years after first use. Keep the amber bottle upright in a cool drawer below 77 °F (25 °C). If the aroma turns sharply sour or resinous, oxidation has set in—time to relegate the dregs to cleaning blends.

Quick-look bullets

• Shelf life: 6 y sealed, 4 y opened
  
  

• Ideal storage: ≤ 77 °F / 25 °C, dark and upright
  
  

• Oxidation cue: harsh or sour edge in aroma

Price & Value

At USD 23.99 for 1 fl oz / 30 mL, cost lands at USD 23.99 per oz or USD 0.80 per mL. Certified-organic wood oils rarely sit at this price, offering strong bang for the purity buck. Slow oxidation and long diffuser run-times further enhance value.

Verdict

Organic Atlas Cedarwood is the quintessential grounding note—affordable, certified to the hilt, and versatile enough to scent everything from diffuser blends to dresser drawers. It loses a fraction of a point for that slow-drip thickness and for lacking larger eco-refill options, but the purity, sustainability story, and cabin-fresh aroma land it at a solid 8.3 / 10 on the Evellon scale. If your collection is missing a reliable woody anchor, start here and your blends will thank you.