Definition of patchouli
:a heavy perfume made from the fragrant essential oil of a southeast Asian mint (Pogostemon cablin);
also
:the plant itself
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And for a supremely confident flourish, an explosively floral scent radiates positivity with notes of sambac jasmine, cattleya orchid, and patchouli.
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Next to the absinthe note at the base, there is just a little patchouli to mute a bit of the sweetness.
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Believe, which was released during Britney’s mid-2000s breakdown, is a fruitchouli blend of guava, tangerine, honeysuckle, praline, and patchouli.
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Notes of patchouli, amber, and vetiver blend together to create this comforting yet bold scent that your dad will love to live in.
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Notes of patchouli, amber, and vetiver blend together to create this comforting yet bold scent that your dad will love to live in.
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For example, Mama's Kirkwood soap smells of tangerine, lavender, and grapefruit, Inman Park is a rose geranium scent and Little Five Points, of course, smells of patchouli.
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Even one of the custodians remarks that I’m glued to my phone in Hendrix’s patchouli-scented bedroom.
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Mr. Napolitano said, stirring a fragrant drink tinged with patchouli and ylang ylang.
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Definition of patchouli for English Language Learners
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: a perfume that is made from the oil of a southeast Asian plant
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