Patchouli
pogostemon cablin
Note: base.
Aroma Family: earthy.
Aroma profile:
deeply pungent, warm, earthy-woody, sweet-herbaceous and smooth, with an underlying soft boozy, slight floral note in the long drydown. Known as one of the finest fixatives with outstanding tenacity.
Elevated, deeply rich and musky with hints of sweet smokiness
Blends well with: buddha wood, cedarwood, arborvitae and other woods. lavender, damiana, magnolia and clary sage
Source
Scientific name: pogostemon cablin
Plant part: leaves.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: light amber-colored, transparent, somewhat viscous mobile liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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