Patchouli

At a glance

Patchouli oil, extracted from the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin grown mainly in Indonesia, provides a deep woody‑earthy, resinous scent that serves as a base note in chypre and oriental fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Pogostemon cablin leaves, primarily Indonesia
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene
CAS number
8014-09-3
Profile
Dark, earthy, camphoraceous scent that grows sweeter and smoother with age
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Medium
● drafted · Sources: Botanical and extraction-method reference literature· last checked 2026-08-26