Patchouli Dark (EO)
Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
Origin: Indonesia
CAS number: 8014-09-3
Appearance: Dark amber to reddish-brown oil
Scent: Deep, earthy and musky with subtle woody and slightly fruity undertones. The fragrance is intense and long-lasting
Fragrance type: Base note – strong and long lasting
Fragrance group : woody
Use: Perfumery, skin care, aromatherapy
Recommended dosage: in perfumes 0.5% – 2%, in skin care up to 1% (always dilute in a carrier oil)
Patchouli Dark: A deep, earthy and sensual base note with warm woody and musky notes that anchors any fragrance composition.
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Patchouli Dark is a popular base note in niche perfumes and classic compositions.
It adds depth and fixation to fragrances and is often used in oriental, chypre and woody perfumes.Patchouli Dark has a deep, complex fragrance that is earthy, woody and sensual, with subtle smoky and spicy undertones.
Aromatic nuances
- Earthy: Deep, dry scent of wet earth and humus.
- Woody: Old wood, with hints of cedar and sandalwood
- Balsamic: Soft and resinous, with warm undertones
- Spicy: Slightly spicy, sometimes with a hint of black pepper
- Smoky: Subtle smoky note, especially in the darker variety
- Sweet: A soft, sweet background that develops as the oil ages.
Patchouli Dark is deeper, richer and heavier in scent than Patchouli Light, which is instead fresher, brighter and more subtle.
Patchouli Light is often loved by those who appreciate the earthy patchouli scent but seek a lighter, less dominant variant.Patchouli Dark vs Patchouli Light
Feature Patchouli Dark Patchouli Light Color & consistency Dark brown to reddish brown, slightly thicker Light yellow to yellowish brown Fragrance type Base note – intense and long-lasting Base note – more subtle and quicker to dissipate Aromatic profile Earthy, musky, woody, balsamic Earthy, fresh, slightly spicy, with green overtones Dominant tones Patchoulol, alpha-bulnesene, alpha-guaiene Less patchoulol, more fresh terpenes Experience Heavy, sensual, mysterious Lighter, brighter, calming Use in perfumery Oriental, chypre, bohemian fragrances. Fresh blends, modern perfumes, unisex compositions Popularity Classic, loved by lovers of deep scents. More accessible to wider audience
Technical analysis Patchouli Dark(Pogostemon cablin)
| Component | Percentage range (%) | Function / Odor Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Patchouli alcohol | 28.2 - 32.7 | Main component; earthy, woody fragrance, strong fixative |
| α-Bulnesene (δ-guaine) | 15.8 - 18.8 | Dark, woody, smoky character |
| α-Guaine | 13.5 - 14.6 | Smoky, woody, enhanced depth |
| Seychelles | 0 - 9.0 | Balsamic, hot, variable by batch |
| γ-Patchoulene | 0 - 6.7 | Resinous, earthy nuance |
| α-Patchoulene | 4.5 - 5.7 | Earthy, slightly camphorous accent |
| β-Caryophyllene | 3.1 - 4.2 | Spicy-balsamic, heat and fixation |
| 1(10)-Aromadendrene | 0 - 3.7 | Dry-woody, sharpens the profile |
| β-Patchoulene | 2.0 - 3.4 | Resinous, earthy support |
| Pogostol | tr - 2.4 | Sweet-amberish, marker for ripening/oxidation |
| (±)-allo-Aromadendrene | 0 - 2.4 | Dry woody accent |
| δ-Cadinene | 0 - 2.4 | Warm-spicy, enhanced balsamic notes |
The high proportion of patchouli alcohol provides fixation and long-lasting scent, while bulnesene and guaiene give the dark, mysterious tone.
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