Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Essential Oil — 10 ml

Introduction
Patchouli essential oil is a deep, earthy, and sensual oil, renowned for its grounding qualities and long history in perfumery. Distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, it has a rich, woody, and musky-sweet aroma that lingers beautifully on the skin. Originally from tropical Asia, patchouli is a cornerstone in oriental and chypre fragrance families. At Herbsmetics, we feature Patchouli oil in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket, where guests discover how this earthy treasure adds mystery, depth, and balance to their fragrance creations.

• Aroma ProfileTop Notes: Herbal, earthy-green, slightly spicy.
• Heart Notes: Woody, musky, with soft balsamic undertones.
• Base Nuance: Deep, long-lasting, sweet-earthy, and grounding.

Patchouli is one of the best fixatives in natural perfumery, giving blends warmth and longevity.
Origins & Cultural
HeritagePatchouli (Pogostemon cablin) has a rich cultural and trade history:

• Asian Heritage: Native to Southeast Asia, widely used in traditional medicine for skin and digestion.
• Perfumery Legacy: A signature scent of the 1960s and 70s, symbolizing freedom and sensuality.
• Thai & Indonesian Tradition: Used in incense and natural remedies.
• Symbolism: Represents grounding, sensuality, and protection.

Production & Extraction
Patchouli essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried and fermented leaves.

• Method: Leaves are cured before distillation to develop its rich aroma profile.
• Key Compounds: Rich in patchoulol, giving it depth and fixative properties.
• Quality: Pure, undiluted, with a deep brown-green hue and strong lasting scent.
• Benefits & Unique AdvantagesEmotional Balance: Calms anxiety, promotes grounding, and stabilizes mood.
• Skin Benefits: Helps soothe dryness, scars, and irritation (diluted).
• Aphrodisiac: Enhances sensuality and intimacy.
• Perfumery Role: Functions as a base note and natural fixative, giving longevity and depth.
• Spiritual Use: Used in meditation and rituals for grounding energy.

Workshop Relevance
In the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket, Patchouli is introduced as one of the most important base oils:

• As a base note, it adds mystery, warmth, and long-lasting depth.
• Guests enjoy pairing it with citrus oils for balance, or with florals like rose and jasmine for sensual blends.
• In diffuser blends, it creates a grounding atmosphere, ideal for meditation and relaxation.

Its unique earthy character teaches participants how base notes shape the soul of a fragrance.
Example Uses

• Perfumery: Blend with rose, sandalwood, or bergamot for oriental and chypre fragrances.
• Diffuser: Add 2–3 drops for grounding, calming energy in meditation spaces.
• Massage Oils: Dilute in almond or jojoba oil for relaxing and sensual blends.
• Skincare: Add (well diluted) to creams and oils for scars, dryness, and mature skin.
• Wellness Rituals: Use in incense-inspired blends for spiritual grounding.

Why Choose Herbsmetics Patchouli Oil?

• Pure, authentic patchouli leaf oil, carefully distilled.
• One of the best natural fixatives in perfumery.
• Deeply tied to Asian traditions and global fragrance history.
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests learn how to use it for depth, balance, and longevity in blends.

👉 Perfect for those seeking an earthy, grounding, and sensual essential oil that adds mystery and staying power to perfumes and aromatherapy creations.