Organic Patchouli Essential Oil (50ml)

A rich, earthy oil with a deep, exotic character that only improves with age

Patchouli belongs to the mint family, native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as puchaput. The name patchouli itself derives from the Tamil pachchai ilai meaning simply "green leaf." The young leaves are harvested, dried, and fermented before steam distillation, a process that gives Patchouli its characteristic depth and complexity. Unusually, this is an oil that genuinely improves in fragrance and richness with age.

Historically Indian cashmere shawls were packed with dried patchouli leaves before export to Victorian England - not just for the fragrance, but to protect from moths. The distinctive scent became so associated with genuine Indian cashmere that English buyers would refuse shawls that didn't carry it. In the 1960s and 70s, patchouli became iconic in Western counterculture, and it remains one of the most recognisable and evocative essential oil fragrances in the world.

In Eastern countries, patchouli has long been used in potpourris and sachets placed between linens and clothing - valued for its fragrance and its natural insect-repelling properties.

Aroma Profile

A rich, deep, musky-sweet fragrance with spicy, woody undertones and an earthy, grounding base.

• Top notes: Earthy, fresh, slightly herbal
• Middle notes: Sweet, spicy, rich
• Base notes: Deep, musky, woody, balsamic

Botanical Details

• Latin Name: Pogostemon Cablin
• Part of Plant Used: Dried Leaves
• Origin: Indonesia
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

How to Use

• Diffusion: Use 2–3 drops in a diffuser — Patchouli is rich and long-lasting, so a little goes a long way.
• Topical: Always dilute with a carrier oil before applying to skin. For external use only.
• Fragrance & Blending: A classic base note in perfumery — blends beautifully with bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, and frankincense.
• Linen & Home: Add a few drops to a sachet for naturally fragrant drawers and wardrobes.

Ingredients: Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon Cablin). Contains naturally occurring allergens including Linalool, Eugenol.