Patchouli, Light EO

Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth.

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Our Patchouli – Light essential oil is similar in aroma to our Dark Patchouli oil, but for those who find Dark Patchouli a bit too intense, the clearer, lighter character and more ‘free-spirited’ version of this Patchouli is a welcome alternative.

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Selected size SKU:775-016 - Patchouli, Light 15 ml (1/2 oz)

Sample 1 ml ( 1/30 oz )
$2.00
15 ml ( 1/2 oz )
$8.75
30 ml ( 1 oz )
$14.00
59.14 ml ( 2 oz )
$23.50
118.29 ml ( 4 oz )
$41.00
236.58 ml ( 8 oz )
$69.00
473.17 ml ( 16 oz )
$120.25
1 kg ( 2 1/5 lb )
$238.50
$2.00
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Product Overview

Patchouli is a misunderstood oil that has received an undeserved reputation in recent decades. Author Lizzie Ostrom comments in Perfume: A Century of Scents, "Patchouli oil was the perfume that pretended it wasn’t. Unlike those ‘stuffy’ Diors and Guerlains that were made from a long list of ingredients, this was a natural product, which meant untampered by humans (allegedly) and therefore authentic – straight from the Earth."[3] She adds that Patchouli and other supposedly au naturel scents were a signature of the hippie generation of the 1960s. The Patchouli oils of the day, most of questionable origin and quality, were used to mask the odor of cannabis and to deliver an earthy, rebellious and sexy appeal. Lingering cultural associations still color the reaction of many to this richly-storied and complex oil.

An authentic and truly fine Patchouli oil has a rich and deeply mysterious fragrance that may not be appreciated by many who claim that they "do not like" its scent. Frankly, it is best to approach the aroma of Patchouli in diluted form, on a scent strip, or combined with other essential oils (especially florals), rather than at full strength or directly from the bottle. Keep in mind that when first distilled, Patchouli has a pungency that can be quite pronounced, however a good quality Patchouli oil mellows with age and, when properly stored for a prolonged period, deepens, becomes rich and alluring, developing long-lasting sultry effects – "that full, rich, and almost fruity note for which the best grades of patchouli oil are renowned and so highly esteemed by expert perfumers."[4] Among its many benefits, Patchouli has a particular affinity for the skin, helping improve the appearance of tone, aging, fine lines and wrinkles, and dry skin and scalp.[5]

1 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. I, 1948, p. 310.

2 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing, 2014, p. 288.

3 Ostrom, Lizzie. Perfume: A Century of Scents, 2016, p. 230.

4 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 563.

5 Shutes, Jade and Christina Weaver. Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers, 2008, p. 320.

6 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 84.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 382.

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Patchouli Light

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I've been looking for a good patchouli and finally - this is IT! Why didn't I know this sooner? Taking the cap and putting the bottle up to my nose, I finally was pleased-very pleased. Very balsamic green to me. I tried the Double Distilled Patchouli, but when taking a whiff, my shoulders got tight and I become slightly displeased. Just never been a fan even though I've tried. The patchouli light smells better than patchouli acetate and isolates. I will get combat size bottle next time.

Review by Jerry 11/6/2022

Patchouli Love

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Let me preface my review by saying that I am a sucker for patchouli... so I'm pretty picky. This oil is gorgeous. To me, it's that true earthy scent of patchouli-super sexy, forest, damp trees, moss, dark dankness that just smells amazing. I have used patchouli light in both blends with other oils (rose, lavender, grapefruit, bergamot, tangerine) and alone with a carrier oil, and it really grounds each fragrance so well. Super-gorgeous scent, will purchase again.

Review by Persephone1469 2/23/2021

a "green" patchouli...

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Over the past year, I've made some nice colognes with Patchouli, Light. To my nose, it's the greenest patchouli. Sniffing it from the bottle, my first impression is "mint". In a blend or composition, it evokes the feeling of a forest with evergreens, or perhaps the woods as you're kayaking on a little river of cedar water in New Jersey in the direction of the Pine Barrens. Patchouli is a member of the mint family and an evergreen, and this specific patchouli smells like both. To me, its masculine. It's also more intense than the other patchouli offerings from Eden. It has a high key head note, sweetly herbal and minty. I've used a combo of French Lavender, Helichrysum, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry, Sweet Basil and Rosemary to simulate, accentuate, or just "go with" Patchouli Light's top note in my blends. For aromatherapy purposes, this may be the best patchouli because it is so invigorating. Perfumers like it because there is no iron, which can cause certain reactions with other extracts or materials, and it doesn't discolor the cologne or end product.

Review by Chris Smith 9/3/2018

Heavenly spice!

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This is sublime! I'm a huge fan of Eden's Patchouli Dark, but this is altogether softer... more spicy and Earth shakingly sexy. I plan to pair this with my new Jasmine Absolute, add the vanilla I tinctured. I can't get over how sexy this is all on it's own.

Review by Dutch 4/5/2018

New batch review

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I previously reviewed the Patchouli Light based on a batch I'd ordered last year. When I ordered more (about a month ago), it was markedly different from the one I received last year. This one seems to be sweeter, more balsamic than earthy. It is still quite beautiful, but I was really in love w/ the last batch.

Review by Golden Potion 11/18/2014

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