Patchouli

usgb/pəˈtʃuːli/
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.
Visual representation of "patchouli" - A fragrant essential oil made from a plant used often in perfumes and incenses.

Often appears as...

  • patchouli oil
  • patchouli scent
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Hippie Culture

Patchouli is often associated with 1960s and 1970s hippie culture.

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The room had a nostalgic hippie vibe with its patchouli fragrance.
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Strong Aroma

Patchouli has a distinctive strong, earthy aroma that can be overpowering if used too much.

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A dash of patchouli oil added a powerful, woody aroma to her perfume blend.
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Scent Masking

Historically, patchouli was used to mask unpleasant smells, like in wardrobes or on fabric.

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They used patchouli incense to cover up the musty scent in the attic.
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