Customer Reviews for Patchouli, Dark EO
- Can barely smell it Review by Nell
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Rating I wish I had gotten a sample first but all of the patchouli dark I have ever purchased from Eden Botanicals in the past has been excellent. Unfortunately this one is a dud. It has a very faint aroma. It must have taken some foing to find such a weak example of patchouli. Word of warning, always get a sample first.(Posted on 1/11/2023)
- Disappointed Review by Claudinha
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Rating I am a fan of Patchouli and was curious, so I bought a sample to start out.(Posted on 11/8/2022)
Honestly I was very disappointed with this oil, it wasn’t dark or rich and heady but rather light and uninspiring.
- Love lt Review by Happy Hilary
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Rating I AM A PATCHOULI ADDICT and this stuff is my favorite of any other brand!!! Love this!!!(Posted on 11/15/2018)
- Gorgeous, gorgeous, rich patchouli Review by CC
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Rating Great value for the price.(Posted on 3/1/2018)
I was never a patchouli lover until I tried dark aged patchouli, and this one from Eden is one of the best.
It's part earthy and part woody but not overly pungent or "dirty". More complex and smooth than fresher patchouli. Quite addictive on its own and you don't need too much in blends because it can pack quite a punch if you add too much.
I blend it with vanilla notes for the ultimate comfort scent.
- Stronger, richer, deeper, and different from previous lots Review by Pogostemon cablin
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Rating This new lot#11 has a very rich, deep, decadent scent profile. I have 3 of the previous lots of dark patchouli to compare with and this new lot is both darker in color and longer lasting on a test strip. It’s impressively concentrated – an incredible value for a much loved oil.(Posted on 1/14/2018)
Upon first sniff I did find the aroma of lot#11 a little unfamiliar, it was much sweeter than previous distillations, and much earthier than any other dark patchouli I own. Straight from the bottle it is downright pungent, but it gets smoother once it’s on a fragrance strip. I also tested it on my skin. Both tests reveal a sweet, dark, leathery, root-like note that reminds me a little of nagarmotha and patchouli absolute. After the dry down begins, it becomes more golden, dark, and almost powdery. An elegant dirt note that emerges that would be perfect for forest recreations, agarwood perfumes, and anything requiring a complex base note. Every time I smell lot#11 I get a different impression, so it might be the most dynamic patchouli I’ve ever come across.
Whereas previous lots of this oil have smelled more soft, dry, and herbal (even described by some as “leafy” “minty” or “velvety”), lot#11 is deep dark patchouli in all its glory. I contacted Eden’s customer service regarding the aroma and as always, they were very helpful. They kindly informed me that lots#8, 9, & 10 had been extracted in spring and summer whereas lot#11 was extracted in winter. Rainfall is another factor possibly affecting the aroma. The top notes are damp and fresh and very much alive. Almost like you’re sniffing the soaked patchouli plants while they’re still rooted in the dirt – a strong, earthy, primal, complex, atmospheric scent.
Unfortunately a few of my formulas require a hefty dose of patchouli, and this new lot does change those aromas quite noticeably. Consistency is always an issue for creators of natural perfumes and products, and this is no exception. For those, like myself, looking for the familiar dry, mellow, herbal dark patchouli of the past few years, you might want to try some other patchoulis, or mix a few together. Lot#11 wasn’t really what I was looking for (a replacement for lots #8, 9, + 10 in my blends) but it has many desirable attributes that previous lots are missing. If you are able to use it in your work, I highly recommend you do so! You won’t find a deeper, stronger, or more complex dark patchouli around. That’s the magic of natural materials, they never stay stagnant!
I’ve tested this new lot on several people so far, and it doesn’t fool patchouli-haters as easily as lot #8, 9 or 10 did, but most people were quite pleased with its aroma once it entered the dry down phase. If you like dark patchouli and you’re craving a deeper, darker, earthier, more interesting scent profile, lot#11 is the perfect choice. Like all of Eden Botanicals’ oils, it is of the highest quality and would be a great asset to any perfumer or aromatherapist.
- BEST Patcholi Ever! Review by Elizabeth
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Rating So thankful I found this Patcholi. It has been my signature scent for over 30 years and in the last year the one I was using would not stay on me. Not sure if it was my skin changing with age or the product changed. My husband would even ask why I didn’t wear it anymore(Posted on 11/25/2017)
- Wonderfully dark and rich Patchouli Review by Thomas S.
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Rating This Patchouli is wonderfully rich. I smell wet earth, crushed fresh mint leaves, a herbal accord reminding me of cut grass and leaves, and the whole has a scent progression that is just delicious to my nose. Every now and then a waft of the deep dark minty-patchoulli accord reaches my nostrils. This oil has a powerful grounding quality. I will soon try it in a combination with Hawai´ian Sandalwood. Thank you Eden Botanicals, your products are simply great!(Posted on 4/27/2017)
- I want to DRINK it! Review by comfortandjoysoap
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Rating I am a die-hard Patchouli lover and I try to sneak it into all of my products! This is by far, the most gorgeous, velvety, deep, heavenly Patchouli I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. :o) Thank you, Eden Botanicals, for always striving to bring us the best! XO Lisa(Posted on 12/19/2016)
- Exelente fragancia Review by Juan manuel
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Rating Este es el tema principal en la fragancia masculina "Portobotanico pour homme eau de toilette" de mi marca de Perfumes en Colombia. Poderoso y con huella en el tiempo, tiene exelente fijacion. Gracias Eden!!(Posted on 9/28/2016)
- Dank and dank Review by Owsley
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Rating This is a wonderful patchouli, takes me back to my years on tour. The friends, the fun, the trips and most of all the music.(Posted on 3/26/2016)
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