Ingredients

Patchouli

The depth beneath the composition

The olfactory idea

Patchouli can give a perfume a deep, earthy woody foundation. Its character changes dramatically with processing and with the materials around it, from dark richness to a cleaner structural effect.

Understanding the craft

Patchouli oil is obtained from the plant material, and perfumers also work with refined fractions. A patchouli note need not resemble the full, dense smell associated with a traditional patchouli oil.

Explore it for yourself

Compare patchouli in a floral composition and in an amber. Notice whether it gives contrast, depth or an identifiable earthy signature.

Further reading: IFF Ingredients Compendium · Givaudan natural ingredient expertise. These resources offer broader technical context; they are not endorsements of CYDIVA.