Description
Patchouli Essential Oil | Earthy, Woody Scent
Patchouli essential oil brings an earthy, sweet, woody base note to natural perfume and aromatic blends. Steam-distilled from dried Pogostemon cablin leaves in Indonesia, it has a thick texture and a scent that lingers. Blend it into a suitable carrier oil when creating a scented body oil; it is a concentrate, not a ready-to-use body oil.
Benefits and uses
- Earthy, sweet and woody scent for perfume blends.
- A long-lasting base note that complements citrus and floral aromas.
- 100% Pogostemon cablin leaf oil; dilute before skin use.
Details
| Botanical name | Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Part used | Dried leaves |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled |
| Aroma | Earthy, sweet, woody |
| Ingredients | 100% Pogostemon cablin leaf oil |
Patchouli improves with age: the leaves must be dried and partly fermented before distillation, and the oil keeps deepening in storage for years.
How to use patchouli essential oil
- Aromatic blends: use a small amount with complementary oils, following the directions for your equipment or formulation.
- Perfume or body oil: blend into a suitable carrier or perfume base before applying to skin. Follow ingredient-specific dilution guidance.
Essential oils are concentrated. Always dilute before use on skin, patch test first, keep away from eyes and out of reach of children, and do not take internally. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor before use.
Frequently asked questions
Why does patchouli get darker?
It deepens and darkens as it ages, which many perfumers prefer.
What does it blend with?
Rose, vetiver, sandalwood, bergamot and orange.
How long does the scent last?
It is a base note and lingers for hours on skin and fabric.
Read where patchouli oil comes from and how it is made.
For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
Can I use patchouli essential oil as a body oil?
Only after diluting it in a suitable carrier oil. This product is concentrated patchouli essential oil, not a pre-diluted body oil. Start with a small amount and follow the use guidance below.
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