Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

A middle note with a medium earthy aroma. Before it became popular in Europe, Indian shawls and Indian ink were identified by the unique patchouli odor. Patchouli is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height and provides an unusual odor that is nonetheless characteristic of patchouli when the leaves are rubbed. It became very popular throughout the British Empire when silks and cashmere shawls from India were packed with Patchouli to discourage insects during shipping, the scent being the final proof of origin. Genuine India Ink was also scented with it. Patchouli improves with age, and the aged oil is what is preferred over that which is freshly harvested. In aromatherapy and perfumery, Patchouli provides an excellent fixative that can help extend other, more expensive oils. The color of the oil is affected by the distillation machine; if the young leaves are distilled in an iron vessel, the color will be deep amber to brown in color, but if done in a stainless steel vessel, the oil will be slightly lighter in color.

Origin: Indonesia

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, brown to dark brown liquid.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil – Herbalist-Inspired Aromatic Profile

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Herbalist Insight / Traditional Benefits

These points reflect traditional herbalist appreciation and sensory experience only. No therapeutic or medical claims are made.

• Appreciated for its deep, earthy aroma that enriches the atmosphere with grounding warmth.
  
• Traditionally used to add a rich, musky depth to natural perfumes and aromatic blends.
  
• Valued for enhancing the sensory ambiance of living spaces through its bold, lingering fragrance.
  
• Popular among herbalists for its ability to create a cozy, steadying environment through scent alone.
  
• Favoured for bringing balance and depth to cosmetic formulations such as soaps, balms, and oils.
  
• Known for its distinctive earthy-sweet character, which adds an inviting and soulful aroma to home fragrance rituals.
  

Aroma & Sensory Profile

Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil features a deep, earthy, musky aroma with subtle sweet and woody undertones. Its scent matures beautifully over time, becoming more refined and warm—ideal for diffusers, natural perfumes, body oils, and atmospheric home blends.

Traditional Context & Historical Herbalist Perspective

Historically, patchouli has held an important place in botanical perfumery and incense crafting. Traditional herbalists valued it for its rich, grounding presence, using it to create aromatic blends that felt spiritually rooted and sensorially comforting. Its long-lasting scent made it especially prized in natural fragrance traditions.

Botanical Notes & Plant Compounds (Aromatic Perspective)

Patchouli’s distinctive aroma comes from fragrant natural compounds such as patchoulol, alpha-bulnesene, and norpatchoulenol. These elements contribute to its woody, earthy, and slightly sweet aromatic profile, appreciated solely for fragrance.

Aromatic Applications

Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil from Bathala Scents is versatile for many cosmetic and home fragrance uses:

• Diffusers: Creates an earthy, grounding atmosphere.
  
• Room Sprays: Adds warmth and depth to indoor spaces.
  
• Body Oils & Perfume Oils: Provides a rich, lingering base note when used for fragrance.
  
• Cosmetic Formulations: A favourite in soaps, balms, solid perfumes, and creams.
  
• Home Fragrance: Enhances candles, incense, and potpourri with an iconic earthy tone.
  

Freshening & Environmental Aroma Benefits

Through fragrance alone, Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil may help:

• Bring warmth and earthy richness to home environments
  
• Add a deep, grounding aromatic quality to daily routines
  
• Create a sense of coziness and atmospheric depth
  
• Freshen spaces with a natural, musky-earthy aroma
  

(All effects described are purely aromatic not therapeutic.)

Important Note

This essential oil is used solely for fragrance and does not claim to treat, cure, or prevent any health condition. Always dilute appropriately for cosmetic use and follow standard essential oil safety guidelines.