How to Use patchouli in a Sentence

patchouli

noun

• Scents like sage, patchouli, oud, and smoke are much more fashionable.
  — Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, 7 Oct. 2019
• The scent is old-school, a light citrus smell laced with hints of orange and patchouli.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• The blend is topped off with a hint of patchouli essential oils for a musky finish.
  — Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
• This one is made with a patchouli scent and can last for at least 90 days when all three clips are used.
  — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
• Plus, the dry-down of musk, patchouli, and vanilla gives a warm, velvety hug that lasts all day.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
• Both perfumes share the same notes of orange, jasmine, and patchouli.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
• Notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli complete the package.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022
• The sweet and tart smell is deepened with patchouli, cardamom, warm oud, and tonka bean.
  — Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
• Next to the absinthe note at the base, there is just a little patchouli to mute a bit of the sweetness.
  — Tynan Sinks, Allure, 5 July 2017
• Cedarwood and patchouli are included to bring the smell of the bartop to mind.
  — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
• Essential oils are no longer the domain of hippies who like the smell of patchouli.
  — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2017
• These days, patchouli is an intrinsic part of the perfumer’s palette.
  — April Long, Town & Country, 28 July 2019
• Sidia put that feeling into a candle, thanks to notes of clove, cashmere musks, and patchouli.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022
• Petal candle combines fresh tree flowers, rose, sage, and patchouli for a cozy and vibrant vibe.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021
• Añejo boasts a heart of rum, top notes of hibiscus and orange, and a base of smoke, patchouli, and oud.
  — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
• Vetiver, patchouli and Atlas cedar work at the core of this fragrance.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• With top notes of citrus and base notes of amber wood and patchouli, this diffuser will make your home smell clean and fruity.
  — Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
• There’s a pop of patchouli and citrus, too, just to make things extra interesting.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
• One is the modern-day chypre, an accord that mixes notes of bergamot, oak moss, patchouli and labdanum.
  — Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
• To give her living room a spa-like serenity, gift her this soy candle, which has hints of fruits, patchouli and sparkling tea.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
• Top notes of cardamom, black pepper, and lemon brighten rich woods, warm tobacco, and spa-like patchouli.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
• While notes like oud, patchouli, and vetiver tend to be projectors and extra long-lasting.
  — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 May 2026
• This fragrance leans towards lemon and tangerine notes with more of a sage and patchouli masculine scent as the day goes on.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• While notes like oud, patchouli, and vetiver tend to be projectors and extra long-lasting.
  — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
• Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.
  — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
• Inspired by the earthy smells of summertime, the warm, fresh scent is a pleasant blend of sage, musk, mahogany cologne, and patchouli.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
• By the drydown, you’re left with this cashmere vanilla and crystallized patchouli that feels like a second skin.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
• Notes of white freesia kick in and give the scent a distinctive but gentle heart, and the whole thing is rounded out with softly spicy patchouli.
  — Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 July 2024
• There’s a light touch of orange blossom here, alongside a fresh, soothing lavender and a grounding base of patchouli.
  — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
• There’s the town librarian, with his Willy Nelson braids who smells of pot and patchouli oil.
  — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Jan. 2020