Cedrin

/ˈseɪdrɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound derived from cedarwood, used in perfumery and as a fragrance ingredient.

Etymology

From cedre (cedar) + chemical suffix -in, indicating a specific compound extracted from or derived from cedar essential oils.

Kelly Says

Cedrin is basically the essence of that cedar smell captured in a bottle—perfume makers can blend it with other scents to create products that smell like real cedarwood without needing to harvest entire trees!

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