Patchouli Products
Patchouli is a powerful and earthy scent known for its grounding and healing properties. Since being introduced to Western culture, it has been widely used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and as a fragrance in incenses, soaps, and candles.
This blog post will provide an overview of patchouli products and explore various ways to incorporate this aromatic herb into your daily life.
Derived from the mint family, patchouli has a rich history of traditional use in various cultures. Today, researchers continue to uncover the numerous benefits of this exotic plant.
With its widespread popularity as a fragrance, patchouli is available in a wide range of products, from standalone products to blends with other ingredients.
One of the most common forms of patchouli is as an essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the patchouli plant.
This oil is highly sought-after for its therapeutic properties and captivating aroma.
Patchouli Essential Oils
The following is a list of Amazon’s top 5 best selling patchouli essential oils:
Patchouli oil is used as a body fragrance applied directly to the skin and also for its healing properties, which applied topically has many benefits to alleviate skin conditions.
It is also used in aromatherapy for inhalation and diffusion, in vaporizers and humidifiers, to cleanse spaces and to aid respiratory problems.
Patchouli Room and Body Spray
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Zum Mist Room and Body Spray |
Zum Mist Room and Body Spray is infused with the exotic, earthy aroma of patchouli.
It has a nice, strong scent that lingers without being overwhelming, and it really does help to freshen up any room. The 4 fl oz size is also great for taking on the go.
This isn’t some cheap spray made in a big factory somewhere. No, Zum Mist is handmade in small batches so you know it’s good quality.
Moreover, it’s made with vegetarian ingredients, which means it’s free of chemicals. You can feel good about using it knowing that it’s not harming any animals in the process too.
As an all-natural air freshener, it’s perfect for spritzing in any room that needs a little refreshment.
Among its other benefits are its relaxing and meditative properties. So not only does this spray make your surroundings smell lovely, it can also help you to unwind after a long day.
Patchouli Perfumes and Colognes
Patchouli is also used in many perfumes and colognes for its strong base notes and as a fixative, helping the longevity of other fragrances.
The following are some popular types of patchouli perfumes and colognes:
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Pacifica Himalayan Patchouli Berry Perfume | |
Truly Patchouli | Dark Aged Patchouli Oil Perfume/Cologne | |
Livin’ The Wood Life | Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedar |
Blended with beeswax or soy wax, patchouli is popular in candles and often blended with sandalwood or frankincense to produce a relaxing and calming fragrance in your home.
Patchouli Soaps and Body Powders
Patchouli is also available in items of personal hygiene such as soaps and body powders, again often blended with other aromatics and essential oils such as sandalwood, lavender and jasmine.
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Auric Blends Patchouli Body Oil | |
CA Perfume Impression of Emra Patchouli Replica Body Oil | |
Pacifica Beauty Perfumed Hair & Body Mist |
Patchouli Brands
Some of the best known perfume brands market products based on patchouli.
Gucci by Gucci, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Dolce & Gabbana Patchouli and Patchouli Aromatique by Lancome are highly prized perfumes using patchouli as the main fragrance.
They are all wonderful scents from some of the best known names in the perfume business.
Patchouli essential oil is available from many brands. Some favourites are Plant Therapy Essential Patchouli Oil, Now Essential Oils, and Patchouli Essential Oil by HIQLI.
In candles, the Wicked Wood brand produces a wonderful patchouli and amber scented candle, and Nature’s Wick also has an amber and patchouli candle.
The River Soap Company sell a patchouli soap made with all organic vegetable materials.
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River Soap Company Bar Soap, Patchouli |
Another soap which I find attractive is the Zum Patchouli Bar Soap which is coated in chocolate-colored speckles and looks like a dessert but has a spicy aroma and has smooth cleansing properties in the shower or bath.
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Zum Bar Goat’s Milk Soap, Patchouli |
Patchouli Gifts
A patchouli product is an ideal gift for many occasions.
Patchouli Incense and Essential Oil
For a good friend, patchouli incense and essential oil is a gift that will help them to relax and unwind, and enhance their creativity at work.
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Natural Essential Oil Set | |
PURA D’OR 16pc Essential Oils Wood Box Set | |
Raajsee Patchouli Incense Sticks |
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‘Feel Good’ Gift Set by Aromafume |
It can show your friend that you have thought about them and want to enhance their well-being.
Patchouli Candles
For a friend or neighbor who is a practitioner of yoga and meditation, a patchouli scented candle will be appreciated to help them to focus their minds.
Likewise, for a friend who has been through a difficult situation, a gift of a patchouli candle or patchouli incense will also help to cleanse them of negative feelings and relieve anxiety.
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Patchouli & Amber Wood Wicked Candles | |
Aroma Naturals Pillar Candle | |
Hand Poured Soy Candle (Patchouli) | |
LA JOLIE MUSE Moroccan Amber & Patchouli Scented Candle |
For a more intimate relationship, a gift of patchouli incense can be shared in a romantic setting, bringing you closer together and sharing a passionate moment.
Patchouli has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac and as a gift it can speak of love and romance.
It is also an excellent choice as a house-warming gift for a new neighbor, so they can fill their new home with the delightful fragrance, and also get rid of any bugs or insects at the same time, since patchouli has well-known insecticide properties.