patchouli

noun

patch·ou·li pə-ˈchü-lē

also

ˈpa-chə-lē

variants or less commonly patchouly

: a heavy perfume made from the fragrant essential oil of a southeast Asian mint (Pogostemon cablin)

also : the plant itself

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Perfumer Louise Turner blended bergamot and pink peppercorn for a spicy citrus effect, combined with a floral bouquet of fresh rose and jasmine, with an earthy base of patchouli, vetiver and sweet tonka bean. —

Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Siberian pine takes center stage and mingles with resin, cedar, and patchouli for an earthy yet slightly sweet and enchanting twist. —

Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 Tory Burch collaborated with Givaudan Master Perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Perfumer Christine Hassan, and Shiseido to develop the fragrance, which is also grounded by hints of ivy, patchouli, and magnolia. —

Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024 Earthy base notes like patchouli and cedarwood are met with lighter scents like pomegranate and clove, and topped with baeis rose and artemisia to keep things dynamic—and addictive. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patchouli