Patchouli Essential Oil Pogostemon Cablin 10 mL
Deep, musky and gently sweet, this patchouli essential oil brings an earthy, spicy warmth to a room. Steam distilled from the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin in Indonesia, it has the lingering character that makes patchouli so recognisable in aromatherapy, perfumery and slow evening rituals.
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Deep, musky and gently sweet, this patchouli essential oil brings an earthy, spicy warmth to a room. Steam distilled from the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin in Indonesia, it has the lingering character that makes patchouli so recognisable in aromatherapy, perfumery and slow evening rituals.
Patchouli Essential Oil Pogostemon Cablin 10 mL
Patchouli Essential Oil Pogostemon Cablin 10 mL is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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What it is
An essential oil is the scent of a plant, distilled or pressed into a few drops. A few drops in a diffuser or burner scent a room; for skin or bath it always goes into a carrier oil first.
Why people choose it
- The scent of the plant itself Pressed or distilled from the flower, leaf, peel or resin, so it smells of the plant, not of a perfume.
- One bottle, many uses A diffuser, a burner, a warm bath with a carrier oil, a drop on a pillow at night.
- A few drops at a time A diffuser takes three to five drops, so one small bottle lasts many evenings.
- Made to be blended Most oils sit well together: lavender with cedarwood, citrus with mint, rose with sandalwood.
How to use it
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Diffuser: 3-5 drops in the water tank
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Burner: water in the dish, a few drops, a tealight below
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Bath or massage: mix into a carrier oil first
Care: Keep away from children and eyes. Always dilute for skin. Store cool, dark, tightly closed.
Customer reviews
10 reviews of this piece
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★★★★★ H.
The quality of the essential oil is great... However, I'm not a fan of the packaging and the dropper is too fast. It's a shame because it wastes oil.
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★★★★★ N.
Lovely fragrance very pleasing
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★★★★★ T.
Lovely old school smell reminder of 60s disco
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★★★★★ D.
nice and strong
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★★★★★ S.
Thick and sweeter tha I remember, but still nice to work with
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★★★★★ J.
True scent
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★★★★★ S.
good product good price
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★★★★★ P.
Just like dark patchouli that was popular in the 1970's
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★★★★★ D.
They are great value in comparison to other brands and the quality is fantastic!
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★★★★★ M.
Smells as expected.
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About this product
The scent of dark earth and warm spice
- The first impression is rich and grounded, with a musky sweetness rather than a sharp herbal edge.
- Its spicy depth sits beautifully in quiet spaces, especially where you want scent to feel warm and unhurried.
- Patchouli is known for its tenacity, so a little presence can feel full and rounded in a blend.
- It pairs naturally with other deep, resinous or woody aromas when you want a more enveloping fragrance.
- The dark amber bottle and black ribbed cap keep the look simple, practical and apothecary-like.
Steam distilled from dried patchouli leaves
This oil comes from the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a plant in the mint family. The leaves are dried and fermented before steam distillation, a method that carries the plant’s aromatic compounds into a concentrated oil without adding a separate perfume base.
From green leaf to Victorian scent memory
The word patchouli is linked to the Tamil pachchaiilai, meaning ‘green leaf’. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, while this oil is sourced from Indonesia. Patchouli’s scent became especially familiar in Victorian England through imported Indian cashmere shawls, which were packed with dried patchouli leaves during transport. That earthy signature became part of the shawls’ identity, turning a practical packing tradition into a lasting association with fabric, fragrance and far-travelled goods.
How to use it in your space
Use according to your diffuser or oil burner instructions, allowing the scent to settle slowly rather than crowd the room. For skin use, dilute properly in a suitable carrier oil and patch test first. Do not apply essential oil neat to the skin.
Keep the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and direct light. Avoid use during pregnancy, with children, or around pets without guidance from a qualified professional.
Size and details
- Volume: 10 mL
- Weight: 40 g
- Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
- Plant part used: dried leaves
- Extraction method: steam distillation
- Country of origin: Indonesia
A thoughtful gift for scent lovers
Choose it for someone who enjoys earthy aromatherapy oils, natural fragrance blending, or a home scent with depth rather than sweetness alone. It suits the person who likes their rituals quiet, tactile and a little atmospheric.