Product Description

Natural Patchouli Oil is an iconic natural perfumery raw material cherished for its deep earthy‑musky‑woody character. Dominated by patchoulol together with various sesquiterpene components, it delivers outstanding fixative performance to hold volatile notes and build solid base‑note structure within complex blends. Freshly produced oil may carry slight raw herbal sharpness, which gradually mellows into smoother, rounder aroma with proper ageing.

It dissolves well in ethanol and cosmetic oil‑phase materials and is insoluble in water. Natural batch differences caused by growing origin and leaf maturity remain within commercial acceptable tolerance. Compliant with IFRA standards, it is widely applied in fine perfume, personal care, washing articles and home fragrance sectors.

COA

Test Item	Specification
Specific Gravity @25℃	0.950‑0.975 g/mL
Refractive Index @20℃	1.5070‑1.5150
Optical Rotation @20℃	‑66° ~ ‑40°
Flash Point (Closed‑cup)	≥110 ℃
Acid Value	≤4.0 mg KOH/g
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol & oils, insoluble in water
Odor	Matches reference standard sample
Appearance	Amber to dark reddish‑brown viscous oily liquid

Functions and Effects

★ Signature deep earthy‑musky‑woody profile, aroma gets smoother and more sophisticated with ageing, a unique feature among natural essential oil

★ High patchoulol content brings powerful natural fixing capacity, stabilizes fleeting top‑middle notes and strengthens fragrance dry‑down performance

★ Excellent blending adaptability, harmonizes with woods, resins, florals, spices and citrus ingredients to enrich formula depth

★ Good thermal stability, performs reliably in most cosmetic and home‑fragrance processing conditions

Application Fields

◆ Forms the earthy‑woody backbone for chypre, oriental, fougère, bohemian‑style and unisex perfume creations; deepens base‑note texture and balances bright or spicy accords.

◆ Brings sophisticated earth‑woody‑musky nuance to massage oil, body balm and premium skincare lines, creating grounded natural‑scented sensory experience.

◆ Adds heavy‑bodied earth‑herbaceous complexity to luxury soap, body wash and hair‑care products, delivering long‑lasting post‑wash scent impression.

◆ Builds rich earth‑oriental ambient mood for scented candles, reed diffusers and room mists, offering stable scent expression in wax and diffuser carriers.

Business Scope

0421001

Packaging And Transportation Methods

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Certificationss

222

FAQ

Q1: Why does natural patchouli oil smell stronger earthy when freshly produced?

A1: Newly distilled patchouli oil retains sharp raw herbal facets. After proper sealed storage, these rough notes fade away and evolve into softer, rounder earth‑musky‑woody aroma.

Q2: What is the difference between regular natural patchouli oil and light patchouli oil?

A2: Standard patchouli oil presents deep dark‑amber colour and heavy earth‑soil character. Light patchouli shows lighter colour and milder herbal‑woody tone with less dominant damp‑soil nuance; they cannot substitute for one‑to‑one directly.

Q3: Will patchouli oil bring discoloration risk to light‑colored cosmetic bases?

A3: It is dark‑toned natural oil. When incorporated into pale‑white cream or lotion systems, formulation pre‑testing is required to evaluate final colour outcome.

Q4: Which fragrance families benefit most from patchouli oil blending?

A4: Chypre, oriental and fougère themes gain prominent value; it lays solid earth‑woody foundation and ties multi‑layer notes together in perfume compositions.

Q5: What raw materials pair best with natural patchouli oil?

A5: It blends beautifully with labdanum, cedarwood, sandalwood, frankincense, lavender, clove and citrus oils to create rich multi‑dimensional accords.

Q6: How to judge whether patchouli oil becomes deteriorated?

A6: Obvious sour, stale or burnt off‑notes, together with abnormal sharp bitter character, indicate degradation. Deteriorated oil shall not be adopted for fragrance compounding.

Q7: Does patchouli oil become thicker under cold storage?

A7: Mild viscosity increase may occur at low temperature. Gentle warming restores normal flow without damaging its olfactory property.

Q8: What supporting documents can you provide for natural patchouli oil?

A8: COA, SDS component profile reports are available to support customer formula assessment and import customs formalities.

How To Cooperate With Us?

Our address

No. 56, Jinye 1st Road, Hi-Tech Zone, Xi'an,Shaanxi Province, China

Phone Number

15399049741

E-mail

qinhe03@xaltbio.com

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