Dark Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth.)

Steam distilled from carefully matured leaves of Pogostemon cablin, Dark Patchouli Essential Oil offers the rich, full-bodied aroma that has made patchouli one of the world's most iconic perfume ingredients. Time allows the oil to mellow and deepen, producing a smoother, darker fragrance with exceptional richness and complexity.

Its aroma opens with deep earthy woods before revealing warm cocoa, dried herbs and subtle spice. As it develops, soft balsamic sweetness and gentle smoky nuances emerge, creating an elegant foundation that anchors lighter florals, citrus and resins with remarkable longevity.

Highly prized in both traditional and modern perfumery, Dark Patchouli adds warmth, sophistication and lasting depth to almost any fragrance composition.

Why you’ll love it:

• Rich, mature patchouli with exceptional depth
• Smooth earthy aroma with woody, cocoa and balsamic nuances
• Outstanding natural base note and fixative
• Perfect for perfumes, candles, soaps and aromatherapy

• Opening: deep earth and aged wood
• Heart: warm cocoa, herbs and gentle spice
• Base: balsamic sweetness with soft smoky richness
• Strength: Strong
• Perfume note: Base

A beautifully aged patchouli with remarkable depth, warmth and lasting elegance.

• Perfumery: An exceptional base note that blends beautifully with bergamot, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, sandalwood, frankincense, benzoin, tonka bean and citrus oils.
• Aromatherapy: Add 1–2 drops to 10 ml carrier oil for grounding botanical massage blends.
• Diffuser: Use 2–4 drops with woods, florals or resins to create a warm, earthy atmosphere.
• Soap & candles: Excellent for artisan soaps and natural candles, providing outstanding depth and scent longevity.

Blends beautifully with

Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Rose Damask, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang Ylang Complete, Blue Lotus, Pink Lotus, White Lotus, Sandalwood Australian, Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood Atlas.

Botanical

Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth.

Common name

Dark Patchouli

Plant part

Leaves

Extraction

Steam distilled

Origin

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown liquid

Perfume note

Base

Solubility

Oil-soluble

Gabriella Oils Evaluation

A beautifully mature patchouli with outstanding richness and refinement. Less sharp than younger patchouli oils, it develops into a smooth, earthy base with remarkable persistence, making it one of the finest natural fixatives available for artisan perfumery.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before applying to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision, consult a qualified professional before use.

Pogostemon cablin is native to Southeast Asia, where its aromatic leaves have been valued for centuries. As trade expanded during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, patchouli became closely associated with the luxurious textiles of India and Indonesia. Merchants packed fine silks and cashmere with dried patchouli leaves to protect them during long sea voyages, leaving fabrics infused with its unmistakable earthy fragrance.

European perfumers soon recognised patchouli's remarkable ability to add depth and longevity to fragrance compositions. Throughout the twentieth century it became a defining ingredient in oriental, woody and chypre perfumes, valued not only for its rich aroma but also for its exceptional fixative properties.

Today, Dark Patchouli Essential Oil remains one of the foundations of natural perfumery. Its mature, earthy richness, subtle sweetness and extraordinary lasting power continue to make it an indispensable base note for artisan perfumers creating elegant botanical fragrances.

Quality & Documentation

We provide documentation as it becomes available, including IFRA, COA, and SDS files where supplied for the oil.

Available documents

• Documentation is being prepared for this oil.

Shipping & Delivery

United Kingdom

Free shipping to the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Orders are dispatched using Royal Mail Tracked 24, with delivery typically within 1-2 working days after dispatch.

European Union

Flat-rate shipping of £12.00 to all 27 EU member states. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP), so there are no unexpected customs charges on delivery.

Typical transit time is 3–5 business days.

United States

Flat-rate shipping of £14.00. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP).

Typical transit time is 5–8 business days.

Dispatch times

Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day. During busy periods this may extend slightly, but we always aim to ship as quickly as possible.