Why does aged patchouli smell better?

Fresh patchouli has harsh, slightly metallic top notes from sulphur compounds that oxidize and mellow over 6–24 months. Most perfumers prefer 1–3 year aged material.

Indonesian vs Indian patchouli?

Indonesian — slightly sweeter, more 'patchouli' classic. Indian — drier, more earthy. Both excellent; choice depends on the brief.

Effectively indefinite — patchouli is one of the few oils that improves with age.

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Patchouli

Name: Patchouli
Brand: House of Absolutes KA
SKU: p-13
Price: 950 INR
Availability: InStock

Pogostemon cablin

Also known as: Patchouli Oil · patchouli essential oil

Rich, earthy-woody with sweet-spicy, slightly wine-like depth.

Origin: India / Indonesia
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Dried leaves
CAS No.: 8014-09-3

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₹950incl. all taxes

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• 100% pure — no carriers, no diluents
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About this material

Patchouli.

Patchouli Oil — steam-distilled from aged and fermented Pogostemon cablin leaves. Our patchouli is rectified to remove the harsh top notes and matured to bring out the rich, earthy, wine-like depth that perfumers prize. A base note powerhouse, used in chypre, oriental, and modern niche compositions.

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Distilled · 2026-06-24

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Distilled · 2026-06-24

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