| Brand | Unbranded |
| Manufacturer | Umuthi Botanicals |
| Model Number | 3479 |
Umuthi Patchouli (Light) Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin . It has a rich, earthy, woody, musky aroma that becomes smoother and more rounded with age, making it a classic base note in natural perfumery and aromatic blending. Light patchouli is distilled in stainless steel vats, which gives it a lighter colour than dark patchouli distilled in cast iron, with only a slight effect on the scent.
It is a beautiful choice for grounding blends, skin and hair formulations, insect-repellent style products, and deeper fragrance profiles. Why we love it: Patchouli Light brings depth, warmth, and unmistakable character to a blend. It is especially useful when you want a long-lasting base note that feels earthy, sensual, and grounding without being quite as heavy-looking as darker patchouli oils.
Key Properties Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin Plant Part Used: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam distillation Form: Essential oil Colour: Golden brown, darker with age Consistency: Medium to thick Perfumery Note: Base Aroma: Rich, earthy, woody, musky, becoming richer and smoother with age Suitable For: Aromatherapy, natural perfumery, skin and hair formulations, massage blends, and insect-repellent style products Purity: 100% pure essential oil What It's Used For Adding a deep earthy base note to natural perfume blends Creating grounding aromatherapy blends for stress and anxiety support Blending into skin and hair formulations at suitable dilution Using in insect-repellent style aromatic products Adding warmth and depth to massage oils Pairing with florals, citrus oils, woods, resins, and spices Who It's For This Product Is For: Natural perfumers building earthy base notes Aromatherapy users who enjoy grounding oils Skin and haircare formulators Makers creating deeper, musky, long-lasting fragrance profiles This Product Is Not For: Products needing a neutral or unscented ingredient Light citrus-only fragrance profiles Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser Those looking for a thin, light top-note oil How To Use As a Perfume Note: Use sparingly as a long-lasting base note in natural perfume blends.
As a Diffuser Oil: Add a small amount to grounding blends with woods, citrus, florals, or resins. As a Skin or Haircare Ingredient: Dilute well or formulate at a suitable level in oils, creams, or hair products. As a Massage Blend: Blend with a suitable carrier oil before topical use. Processing Tip: Use very small amounts at first, as the aroma is strong and continues to develop as blends mature.
Safety Instructions For external use only Do not ingest Always dilute before topical application Patch test before wider use Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat FAQs Q: What is the difference between light and dark patchouli? A: Light patchouli is distilled in stainless steel vats, giving it a lighter colour than dark patchouli, which is distilled in cast iron.
Q: Why is patchouli used as a base note? A: Its rich, earthy, musky aroma lasts well in blends and helps anchor lighter notes.
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