Patchouli
noun
A fragrant essential oil made from a plant used often in perfumes and incenses.
She lit a candle with the scent of patchouli that filled the room.
Often appears as...
- patchouli oil
- patchouli scent
noun
A plant that is native to Asia, and often used to produce essential oil.
The patchouli plant is a member of the mint family.
Often appears as...
- patchouli plant
- patchouli leaves
noun
A fragrant essential oil made from a plant used often in perfumes and incenses.
She lit a candle with the scent of patchouli that filled the room.
Often appears as...
- patchouli oil
- patchouli scent
noun
A plant that is native to Asia, and often used to produce essential oil.
The patchouli plant is a member of the mint family.
Often appears as...
- patchouli plant
- patchouli leaves
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hippie Culture
Patchouli is often associated with 1960s and 1970s hippie culture.
The room had a nostalgic hippie vibe with its patchouli fragrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Aroma
Patchouli has a distinctive strong, earthy aroma that can be overpowering if used too much.
A dash of patchouli oil added a powerful, woody aroma to her perfume blend.
Pro Tip 3/3Scent Masking
Historically, patchouli was used to mask unpleasant smells, like in wardrobes or on fabric.
They used patchouli incense to cover up the musty scent in the attic.
Pro Tip 1/3Hippie Culture
Patchouli is often associated with 1960s and 1970s hippie culture.
The room had a nostalgic hippie vibe with its patchouli fragrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Aroma
Patchouli has a distinctive strong, earthy aroma that can be overpowering if used too much.
A dash of patchouli oil added a powerful, woody aroma to her perfume blend.
Pro Tip 3/3Scent Masking
Historically, patchouli was used to mask unpleasant smells, like in wardrobes or on fabric.
They used patchouli incense to cover up the musty scent in the attic.
Pro Tip 1/3Hippie Culture
Patchouli is often associated with 1960s and 1970s hippie culture.
The room had a nostalgic hippie vibe with its patchouli fragrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Aroma
Patchouli has a distinctive strong, earthy aroma that can be overpowering if used too much.
A dash of patchouli oil added a powerful, woody aroma to her perfume blend.
Pro Tip 3/3Scent Masking
Historically, patchouli was used to mask unpleasant smells, like in wardrobes or on fabric.
They used patchouli incense to cover up the musty scent in the attic.
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Quote examples
Chris Pine
American Actor
I like kind of natural, woodsy earth tones. I like patchouli. I like tobacco. I like sandalwood. I like tree resin. I'm not a huge fan of citrus - I like things that are kind of moodier and... more deeper base notes.
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Camille Rowe
French Model
I used to wear the sweetest, gnarliest things that smelt like candy. That said, I've always burned incense - a real hippie situation - and have forever been drawn to patchouli, musk, woodsy scents and rose.
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Olivia Wilde
American Actress
Believe it or not, I'm a big fan of patchouli oil. I know it's not a universally liked fragrance. I usually combine it with other essential oils - I have many mixtures I like.
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Eva Green
French Actress
I'm not really keen on men wearing perfumes. It's just a bit wrong! I don't find it sexy. I prefer essential oils - patchouli is nice.
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Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.
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Julia Roberts
American Actress
Patchouli has always been a part of my fragrance, like a line through my life.
Quote examples
Chris Pine
American Actor
I like kind of natural, woodsy earth tones. I like patchouli. I like tobacco. I like sandalwood. I like tree resin. I'm not a huge fan of citrus - I like things that are kind of moodier and... more deeper base notes.
Quote examples
Camille Rowe
French Model
I used to wear the sweetest, gnarliest things that smelt like candy. That said, I've always burned incense - a real hippie situation - and have forever been drawn to patchouli, musk, woodsy scents and rose.
Quote examples
Olivia Wilde
American Actress
Believe it or not, I'm a big fan of patchouli oil. I know it's not a universally liked fragrance. I usually combine it with other essential oils - I have many mixtures I like.
Quote examples
Eva Green
French Actress
I'm not really keen on men wearing perfumes. It's just a bit wrong! I don't find it sexy. I prefer essential oils - patchouli is nice.
Quote examples
Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.
Quote examples
Julia Roberts
American Actress
Patchouli has always been a part of my fragrance, like a line through my life.
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