The smell of patchouli was first introduced in England because of genuine Kashmir shawls that were extravagantly priced and extremely prized. They were warm woven shawls made from cashmere wool that bore the scent of patchouli. Everyone wanted one, and although the French had been able to imitate...
Related to patchouli:Patchouli oil patch·ou·li (pə-cho͞o′lē, păch′o͝o-lē) n.pl.patch·ou·lis 1.A small southeast Asian shrub(Pogostemon cablin)in the mint family, having leaves that yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes. ...
patchouli In the mint family, with recognizable pink-white mint flowers on erect stems. Strong smell used in perfumes, keeping insects away, including moths and some termites. Good for linen closets. Native to tropical areas, needs warmth, can grow indoors. Used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, ...
With a strong Rose and Patchouli association, the Chypre accord was given a new lineage in Aromatic Elixir by Clinique and Coriandre by Jean Couturier. Today the accord continues to evolve; more perfumistic and feminine, but still distinctly there, as you can smell it in Coco Mademoiselle by ...
Patchouli perfumes from Serge Lutens, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bulgari give the scent often associated with hippies a decadent revamp
I want to lounge about like an Odalisque in a Henri Matisse painting. Such an opulent and slightly heady blend ofROSEandGARDENIAwith theAMBERgiving it the gentlest spice andPATCHOULIgiving it the softest earthiness. The sweet kiss ofBLACKBERRYandVANILLAgives it a kind of berry twist and theWAT...
WHAT I SMELL:Affluent opens with a crisp apple and warm, honeyed wood combination that’s utterly enchanting. A silky, almost velvet-like patchouli emerges, devoid of any earthy undertones, as a zesty grapefruit takes center stage alongside the most delicate rose. Herbal accents lend a masculine...
The Patchouli perfume from the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica of Santa Maria Novella is a bouquet of oriental woody notes, which evoke the homonymous plant’s homeland: Malaysia and India. In the regions of origin, the unmistakable smell of patchouli pervades public and domestic environments, as tra...
Honoring the roots of patchouli, Diptyque’s Tempo contains three different patchouli extracts, giving it an elegant and woody smell that’s hard to ignore. All of thatcouldbe intense, but thanks to violet leaf, it’s a little more complex and multidimensional. It has a cool aesthetic that ...
The heart notes of the perfume are also rather unexpected, leaning towards the green and herbaceous. You’ll be able to make out a hit of patchouli, while jasmine and rose offer some comforting floral elements. The scent’s base notes are predominantly rather powdery, which make the scent fe...