patchouli

noun

patch·ou·li | \pə-ˈchü-lē

also ˈpa-chə-lē

variants: or less commonly patchouly

Definition of patchouli

: 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

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Intoxicating flowers and sharp citrus contribute to the warm feeling Diptyque has channeled into the fragrance, which is composed of orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, and juniper berry. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Diptyque’s Latest Additions Will Transport You to a Mediterranean Utopia," 9 May 2018 Essential oils are no longer the domain of hippies who like the smell of patchouli. — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, "6 Times You Should Never Use Essential Oils," 12 Jan. 2017 For skin care: Lavender, carrot seed, rose, rosehip, frankincense, geranium, tea tree, ylang-ylang, and patchouli. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Essential Oils for Beginners: How to Use Them Safely in Your Beauty Routine," 7 May 2018 Other notes include patchouli, which belongs to the mint family, and vanilla, which adds a feminine touch. — Kara Thompson, Town & Country, "Byredo's Bibliothèque Perfume Is Here to Stay," 3 May 2018 Other notes come from orris root blended with patchouli; its inherent headiness is tempered by the freshness of jasmine. — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Designers behind Proenza Schouler find fresh inspiration on a road trip from L.A. to West Texas," 19 Apr. 2018 Choose from oil blends such as Pick-Me-Up (essence of peppermint, grapefruit and orange) or Grounding (vetiver, patchouli and lavender). — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Heading to Coachella? Here are some packing tips," 7 Apr. 2018 Tempo is a free-spirited blend of patchouli, sage, violet, and maté. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "A Perfume Professional on What Happiness Smells Like," 2 Apr. 2018 The floral top notes make for an invigorating wake up at first whiff, but the strength of this scent is in its base notes (the layer that sticks around longest) of wood, patchouli, and leather. — Garrett Munce, GQ, "The Best Room Sprays Will Cover Your House’s Stank," 29 Mar. 2018

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