How to Use patchouli in a Sentence
patchouli
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Next to the absinthe note at the base, there is just a little patchouli to mute a bit of the sweetness.
— Tynan Sinks, Allure, 5 July 2017 -
The scent is old-school, a light citrus smell laced with hints of orange and patchouli.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022 -
This one is made with a patchouli scent and can last for at least 90 days when all three clips are used.
— Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023 -
Plus, the dry-down of musk, patchouli, and vanilla gives a warm, velvety hug that lasts all day.
— Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024 -
The blend is topped off with a hint of patchouli essential oils for a musky finish.
— Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023 -
What to Consider: The patchouli-heavy scent may be off-putting to some shoppers.
— Jess Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli complete the package.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 -
The sweet and tart smell is deepened with patchouli, cardamom, warm oud, and tonka bean.
— Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 -
Essential oils are no longer the domain of hippies who like the smell of patchouli.
— Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2017 -
Scents like sage, patchouli, oud, and smoke are much more fashionable.
— Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, 7 Oct. 2019 -
The patchouli really adds that extra something to the scent.
— Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023 -
Añejo boasts a heart of rum, top notes of hibiscus and orange, and a base of smoke, patchouli, and oud.
— Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024 -
But no matter which scents are on the nose, Giraldo encourages you to stop and smell the roses… and the patchouli… and the leather.
— Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 -
The Wild Woodlands candle is made of a blend of fir needles and cedar-wood, as well as amber, musk, patchouli and clove.
— Jessica Migala, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2019 -
Vetiver, patchouli and Atlas cedar work at the core of this fragrance.
— Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 -
This hand-poured soy candle reflects notes of plum, peony, patchouli, and leather.
— People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2022 -
Mr. Napolitano said, stirring a fragrant drink tinged with patchouli and ylang ylang.
— Laura Rysman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2016 -
There’s the town librarian, with his Willy Nelson braids who smells of pot and patchouli oil.
— Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Jan. 2020 -
Inspired by the earthy smells of summertime, the warm, fresh scent is a pleasant blend of sage, musk, mahogany cologne, and patchouli.
— Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 -
Sidia put that feeling into a candle, thanks to notes of clove, cashmere musks, and patchouli.
— Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 -
With top notes of citrus and base notes of amber wood and patchouli, this diffuser will make your home smell clean and fruity.
— Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 -
The fragrance consists of a blend of oils that Khan has been loving throughout her life, such as patchouli and lemongrass.
— Akili King, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023 -
Notes of white freesia kick in and give the scent a distinctive but gentle heart, and the whole thing is rounded out with softly spicy patchouli.
— Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 July 2024 -
Notes of freesia, mandarin, sage, white lily, patchouli, and sandalwood make for a timeless blend.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 -
Petal candle combines fresh tree flowers, rose, sage, and patchouli for a cozy and vibrant vibe.
— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021 -
These days, patchouli is an intrinsic part of the perfumer’s palette.
— April Long, Town & Country, 28 July 2019 -
Best Clean Fragrance While the initial notes exude freshness, once this scent dries down the patchouli and vanilla come out to play.
— Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022 -
To give her living room a spa-like serenity, gift her this soy candle, which has hints of fruits, patchouli and sparkling tea.
— Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022 -
There are notes of cedarwood, cypress, nutmeg, patchouli, and vetiver.
— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 -
Woody, earthy, and impossible to resist, the distinctly French scent has dominant notes of patchouli and vanilla.
— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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