Patchouli Essential Oil Aromatherapy by Flaires of Spain 15ml Dark Glass Bottle

A Deep Patchouli Essential Oil with Smoky Warmth

This patchouli essential oil by Flaires of Spain evokes a visit to the Far East. It has deep, rich undertones of a dark, smoky, musky scent. Fresh high tones of eucalyptus and mint follow. It is distilled from patchouli leaves and comes in a 15 ml dark glass bottle. Use it as patchouli oil for soap, creams and oils.

Product Details

• Type: Patchouli essential oil
• Material: Essential oil in a dark glass bottle
• Size: 15 ml (0.5 oz)
• Olfactory family: Woody, musky
• Main notes: Patchouli
• Made in: Spain by Flaires
• Includes: One bottle
• Use: Mix with creams, soaps or oils
• Display: Store upright with the cap closed
• Product number: L-110

A Leaf from Southeast Asia

Pogostemon cablin is believed to be native to the Philippines. It grows wild in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The name patchouli comes from a Tamil phrase meaning green leaf.

Patchouli and the Kashmir Shawl

Kashmiri shawls were packed with dried patchouli leaves to repel moths. The leaves infused the shawls with their scent. Imported shawls were fashionable from about 1800 to the early 1870s. Dried leaves also appeared in English parlor potpourri.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this patchouli essential oil to your own base. A smoky musky scent pairs well with citrus or woods. Try a patchouli eucalyptus scent in a small blend for contrast. Browse more scents in the Fragrance Oils collection or the full Museumize fragrance collection. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright, away from heat and direct sun.

Patchouli reached Europe through trade and the scent of luxury shawls. Many soap makers keep patchouli oil for soap in autumn sets. A smoky musky scent has a long fan base. A patchouli eucalyptus scent adds a lively top note.

For More Reading from the Web

• Did a moth repellent in shawls make patchouli fashionable? This Herb Society article follows the plant from the Philippines to Victorian parlors. Patchouli: What Was Once Old Becomes New Again - Herb Society of America