Patchouli alcohol

At a glance

Patchouli alcohol is a fragrance ingredient derived from patchouli essential oil, used to add depth and character to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
steam distillation of patchouli leaves
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
5986-55-0
Profile
herbaceous, earthy, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01