Patchouli

At a glance

Patchouli is a dark, earthy material distilled from dried Pogostemon cablin leaves, foundational to chypre and modern oriental compositions.

Origin

Pogostemon cablin leaves, primarily Indonesia

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Dark, earthy, camphoraceous scent that grows sweeter and smoother with age

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Medium