Patchouli oil

At a glance

Patchouli oil is a fragrance ingredient derived from the leaves of the patchouli plant, used in perfumery for its rich, herbaceous scent and fixative properties

One of several trade forms of Patchouli catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8014-09-3
Profile
earthy, herbaceous, woody
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via constituent peroxide limits
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01