patchouli
noun
patch·ou·li
pə-ˈchü-lē 
also
ˈpa-chə-lē
variants
or less commonly patchouly
: a heavy perfume made from the fragrant essential oil of a southeast Asian mint (Pogostemon cablin)
also
: the plant itself
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In the Incense Water Eau de Parfum, Moroccan rose meets incense and patchouli for a smoky, heady scent designed to soothe emotions, open the heart, and inspire spiritual growth.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
The sweet and tart smell is deepened with patchouli, cardamom, warm oud, and tonka bean.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Smoky and rich, this hand-poured soy candle picks up on the dusky notes of suede, saffron, pot leaf, and patchouli.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
One is the modern-day chypre, an accord that mixes notes of bergamot, oak moss, patchouli and labdanum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
The sweet and tart smell is deepened with patchouli, cardamom, warm oud, and tonka bean.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Boy Smells Cowboy Kush Scented Candle Courtesy of brand
20/20
Boy Smells Cowboy Kush Scented Candle
$48
Amazon
$48
Nordstrom
Smoky and rich, this hand-poured soy candle picks up on the dusky notes of suede, saffron, pot leaf, and patchouli.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
One is the modern-day chypre, an accord that mixes notes of bergamot, oak moss, patchouli and labdanum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Patchouli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patchouli. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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