The opening is warm and woody, with the earthy, slightly sweet character of high-quality Indonesian patchouli and none of the harsh green camphor notes that can mark lesser grades. The heart is dense and complex: deeply woody, faintly balsamic, with a dry mushroom-and-soil quality that develops slowly and reveals more over time. Patchouli is one of the few essential oils that genuinely improves with age; the rough edges soften and the woody character deepens over months and years of proper storage. The base is long and anchoring, among the most tenacious of any natural essential oil on the palette.

Patchouli Essential Oil PA 65% works as a heart-to-base fixative, earthy woody modifier, and structural anchor across a wide range of fragrance families.

Recommended concentration: 0.5-5% in fine fragrance; up to 10-15% in oriental and patchouli-forward compositions.

Particularly effective in:

Chypre, oriental, and woody oriental fine fragrance structures where patchouli is foundational
Earthy, hippie-era, and patchouli-forward compositions
Fougere and lavender bases needing a deep earthy anchor
Rose-patchouli and jasmine-patchouli pairings
Natural and botanical personal care formulations
Candles and home fragrance where a rich, deep base note is desired

Blends well with:

Florals: rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium
Resins and balsams: labdanum, benzoin, frankincense
Citrus: bergamot, orange for contrast
Woods: sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver
Musks and ambers for base extension
Spice: clove, cardamom

Material Type: Essential oil (high-patchoulol grade)
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation, further refined by fractional/vacuum distillation to concentrate patchoulol
Grade: PA 65% (patchoulol content approximately 65%)
CAS Number: 8014-09-3
Origin: Indonesia
Producer: Wignja (Indonesia)
Odour Profile: Warm, rich, woody, earthy, balsamic, faintly sweet, refined and clean
Appearance: Pale to golden yellow liquid (lighter than standard-grade dark patchouli due to refined processing)
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: Patchoulol (approx. 65%), delta-guaiene, alpha-guaiene, alpha-patchoulene, seychellene, norpatchoulenol

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Improves with age when stored correctly; consider keeping a small reserve stock
Shelf life: 5+ years; patchouli oil is one of the most stable essential oils available