Patchouli Essential Oil

A Deep, Earthy and Sophisticated Woody Essential Oil

Patchouli Essential Oil is a classic perfumery material known for its rich earthy, woody and slightly sweet character.

It is widely used to add depth, warmth and complexity to fragrance compositions and is particularly valuable in woody, oriental, amber and chypre-inspired fragrances.

What Does Patchouli Add to a Fragrance?

• Depth – Adds richness to the composition.

• Earthiness – Provides a distinctive natural earthy character.

• Warmth – Gives the fragrance a deeper and more sensual feel.

• Longevity – Contributes to the lasting character of the fragrance.

• Complexity – Adds natural woody and slightly sweet nuances.

Olfactive Profile

Woody · Earthy · Rich · Sweet · Camphoraceous · Warm

Applications

Fine Fragrance · Perfume Compounding · Home Fragrance · Candles · Soaps

Patchouli works particularly well with bergamot, rose, jasmine, vanilla, woods, musk and amber materials.

Technical Information

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Odor Family: Woody / Earthy
Olfactive Note: Base
Appearance: Yellow to dark amber liquid

Professional Tip

Patchouli can transform a simple composition into a deeper and more sophisticated fragrance, especially when paired with citrus and woody materials.