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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The top note is a citrus accord of grapefruit, orange and black pepper enhanced by cedarwood and patchouli. —

Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Cedarwood and patchouli are included to bring the smell of the bartop to mind. —

Bychris Morris, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 For those who love the feminine scent profile of Maison Louis Marie's perfume line, this candle delivers with the same influences—grapefruit, cedarwood, patchouli. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 The earthy richness of cedarwood and santal album is enhanced with the grounding essence of vetiver and patchouli, creating a scent that is both enduring and daring. —

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