Damp earth and dark chocolate, with a wine-like fermented edge. Divisive by reputation, but a small dose is what gives a scent its 'grounded' quality.
Patchouli is a base note in the earthy family. Origin: The dried and fermented leaf of a mint-family shrub. The foundation. The heaviest molecules — woods, resins, musks, and vanillas — appear last and linger longest, anchoring everything above them and leaving the trail.
Explore Patchouli and the full botanical palette in HAUS OF SMELL natural, vegan, alcohol-free perfumes and candles, hand-made in New York.