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Patchouli (soliflore)

Patchouli (soliflore)
At a glance

Patchouli (soliflore) is a fragrance note appearing in 2 perfumes in this directory, built from 13 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Patchouli presents an immediate, dense earthiness reminiscent of damp forest floor after rain, with a woody backbone akin to cedar and a subtle sweetness that borders on balsamic. As it settles, a smoky, leathery dryness emerges, sometimes revealing faint chocolate or dried fruit hints. The note feels warm, slightly powdery, and dry, providing a grounding, earthy base that perfumers use to anchor oriental or woody accords.

Patchouli (soliflore) is listed in 2 perfumes in this directory. It is listed as a heart note.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note (2.alpha.,4a.alpha.,8.beta.)-Hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalene-8(5H)-one 1,1-Dimethoxycyclododecane 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylcyclohexan-1-ol 2-Ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol 2-tert-Butylcyclohexanol 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-2,6(or 3,6)-dimethyl-4,7-methano-1H-inden-5-ol 4-tert-Butylcyclohexanol 8aH-2,4a-Methanonaphthalen-8a-ol, octahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl- Cedr-8-ene epoxide Cypriol oil, rectified Gurjun balsam oil, rectified p-tert-Butylcyclohexanone Trimethyl-13-oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca-4,8-diene
Perfumes featuring this note Patchouli Patchouly