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patchouli

patchouli

4 8.8
A strong musky scent that comes from the oil of a tropical plant
  • noun
  • /pəˈtʃuːli/
translation icon : fragancia de pachulí
  • The noise level soared as Quinn pushed open the door, the air thick with patchouli and vanilla incense.
  • patchouli scent
  • patchouli oil
  • smell patchouli

The scent itself is amber, bergamot and Patchouli.

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Examples

  • Um, yes, OK, I'm getting hints of patchouli oil.

  • When she closes the bag, a puff of air carries the scent of old leather, patchouli, and herbs.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I smell that Patchouli, I smell the honey and it lasts forever on the skin.

  • There also seems to be some synthetic patchouli curled under the other notes.

    Blog text (10)
  • You smell like patchouli.

  • I smell patchouli.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • She smells of patchouli oil and wears hippie-type clothing.

    Blog text (20)
  • I've used a bit of patchouli as well, but my husband isn't so crazy about the scent, so I don't use it anymore.

    Blog text (18)
  • I detect that unique and ubiquitous combination of nicotine and patchouli oil that can only signal the arrival of the delightful and world-famous Amy Klein.

  • The fragrance of patchouli filled the air at the incense shop, creating a calming atmosphere.

Synonyms

patchouly
vspatchouli
  • UK
9.9

A strong, earthy smell used in perfumes and incense

is the standard spelling for the same perfume
pachouli
vspatchouli
  • UK
8.5

A strong heavy perfume made from the plant's oil

is an alternative spelling for the same scent

How Strong

patchouli
4 8.8
essence
4 4.7
scent
165 1.0
note
356 3.7
hint
153 1.5
trace
492 3.3

Surface Forms

patchouli singular
patchoulis plural
patchoulies plural
patchouly singular

Etymology

Patchouli comes from Tamil words pachai 'green' and ellai 'leaf', named after the plant's fragrant leaves. That's why patchouli also means the strong, musky perfume or oil made from those leaves.