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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Nocturna, with notes of Mexican vanilla, patchouli, and ambergris, evokes the city night sky, and Biblioteca de Babel, with cinnamon, oakmoss, tobacco, vetiver, and Palo Santo, is a spicy, leathery, woody scent reminiscent of an old library.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
With top notes of cardamom and dried rose petals, mid notes of red wine, mahogany, and patchouli, and base notes of vanilla, black musk, and oud, Cold Cases is a rich, deep, woodsy scent, evoking a mysterious and even slightly ominous atmosphere.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
The middle notes of gardenia and frangipani, offer a rich, floral core and as the scent dries down the patchouli and brown sugar comes alive adding depth and sweetness to the fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 June 2024
Salted Muse is in the woody marine family with notes of sea salt, pink pepper, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber; and Blooming Fire is a warm floral with patchouli, Tahitian monoi flower and bergamot.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
With top notes of cardamom and dried rose petals, mid notes of red wine, mahogany, and patchouli, and base notes of vanilla, black musk, and oud, Cold Cases is a rich, deep, woodsy scent, evoking a mysterious and even slightly ominous atmosphere.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
The middle notes of gardenia and frangipani, offer a rich, floral core and as the scent dries down the patchouli and brown sugar comes alive adding depth and sweetness to the fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 June 2024
Salted Muse is in the woody marine family with notes of sea salt, pink pepper, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber; and Blooming Fire is a warm floral with patchouli, Tahitian monoi flower and bergamot.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
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“Patchouli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patchouli. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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