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
Examples of patchouli in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Clove, patchouli, sandalwood, cardamom, and petitgrain punctuate this sensual number from Symrise perfumer Carlos Viñals.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
But no matter which scents are on the nose, Giraldo encourages you to stop and smell the roses… and the patchouli… and the leather.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
In this candle, aptly named Bibliothèque, the velvety quality of paper is embodied in touches of peach, plum, vanilla and patchouli.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
More than 10,000 customers just bought this scented Yankee Candle that has warm and earthy notes of musk, patchouli, and mahogany wood.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
This fragrance tends to smell like a lemon and tangerine note, with the masculine scent of sage and patchouli shining through as the day continues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
Fresh, delicate, and feminine, this blends patchouli, vetiver, orange, jasmine, and rose into an aroma unlike any other.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
King William pear, freesia, and patchouli are the key notes, paired with argan oil and vitamin B5 for extra hair conditioning benefits.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
The modernized version is a fruity chypre with raspberries, black currant, rose and patchouli.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
But no matter which scents are on the nose, Giraldo encourages you to stop and smell the roses… and the patchouli… and the leather.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
In this candle, aptly named Bibliothèque, the velvety quality of paper is embodied in touches of peach, plum, vanilla and patchouli.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
More than 10,000 customers just bought this scented Yankee Candle that has warm and earthy notes of musk, patchouli, and mahogany wood.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
This fragrance tends to smell like a lemon and tangerine note, with the masculine scent of sage and patchouli shining through as the day continues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
Fresh, delicate, and feminine, this blends patchouli, vetiver, orange, jasmine, and rose into an aroma unlike any other.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
King William pear, freesia, and patchouli are the key notes, paired with argan oil and vitamin B5 for extra hair conditioning benefits.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
The modernized version is a fruity chypre with raspberries, black currant, rose and patchouli.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Tamil paccuḷi
First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near patchouli
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“Patchouli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patchouli. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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