Fragrance Note
Patchouli
Patchouli leaf is dried, fermented, and steam-distilled to yield one of perfumery's most powerful base notes · earthy, slightly camphorous, with a sweet woody depth that improves dramatically with age.
About Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin yields a leaf oil that is steam-distilled from dried fermented leaves · both processes critical to developing the characteristic aroma. The freshly distilled oil is harsh and slightly mouldy; aged 2-5 years it transforms into the deep, sweet, slightly chocolate-like patchouli that perfumers prize. Patchouli powers Mugler Angel (the famous chocolate-patchouli accord), Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu, Chanel Coco, and almost every modern oriental composition. Indonesia (Sulawesi) produces the highest-quality material.
Featured in 17 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Patchouli
- What does Patchouli smell like?
- Patchouli leaf is dried, fermented, and steam-distilled to yield one of perfumery's most powerful base notes · earthy, slightly camphorous, with a sweet woody depth that improves dramatically with age.
- Where does Patchouli come from?
- Indonesia (Sulawesi), India, Malaysia
- Is Patchouli a top, heart, or base note?
- Base
- Which TFW fragrances feature Patchouli?
- 17 TFW fragrances currently feature Patchouli. See the list on this page for the full set.