Organic Patchouli Essential Oil 5 ml – Pogostemon cablin

Organic Patchouli Essential Oil by Damascena has a distinctive, deep fragrance with earthy, woody and balsamic facets. Its exceptional intensity and longevity have made patchouli an important raw material in perfumery for generations. This pure, natural essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin and bottled by hand in Switzerland.

An aromatic plant with Asian roots

Pogostemon cablin belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and originates from tropical Asia. Its aromatic leaves were traditionally placed among textiles and precious fabrics. During the 19th century, shawls and fabrics from India, in particular, reached Europe carrying their characteristic patchouli fragrance. The scent consequently became a distinguishing feature of oriental textiles and soon found its way into European perfumery.

Patchouli acquired a new cultural significance during the 1960s and 1970s. Its warm, earthy fragrance became closely associated with the hippie and Flower Power movements, as well as with ideas of freedom, closeness to nature and travel to Asia. This association remains part of its olfactory identity to this day.

Patchouli essential oil fragrance profile

Patchouli opens with an intense, earthy and slightly camphoraceous character. Notes reminiscent of damp earth, fallen leaves, roots and dark wood may be perceived. Over time, the fragrance becomes softer and warmer, revealing balsamic, spicy and subtly sweet nuances, occasionally accompanied by smoky, wine-like or cocoa-like facets.

The oil is a distinctive base note. It develops slowly, has a strong presence and remains perceptible for an exceptionally long time. In a fragrance composition, patchouli provides depth, warmth and structure, helping to bridge the more volatile top and heart notes with the long-lasting base.

Patchouli in perfumery

Patchouli is a classic ingredient in woody, amber, oriental and chypre-style perfumes. Depending on the amount used, it can give a composition a dark, earthy character or provide warmth, body and longevity in the background.

It blends particularly harmoniously with citrus notes such as mandarin and bergamot, with jasmine, rose and other rich floral fragrances, as well as with cardamom, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense and other resins. Given its distinctive character, restrained use is recommended.

Product characteristics

• Product: Pure, natural organic patchouli essential oil
• Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
• Plant part: Leaves
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Fragrance family: Earthy, woody, balsamic and spicy
• Fragrance note: Base note with heart note characteristics
• Origin of the current batch: India
• Quality: Certified organic cultivation, vegan
• Bottling: Bottled by hand in Switzerland
• Contents: 5 ml

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