patchouli
Earthy essential oil
Patchouli is a fragrant plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia, or the heavy, earthy essential oil extracted from its leaves.
The scent is distinctive—musky, sweet, and persistent.
Patchouli became strongly associated with hippie counterculture in the 1960s and 70s, used to mask the smell of marijuana or simply as a signature fragrance: The shop reeked of patchouli and incense.
Pleasing olfactory quality
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- cologneLight men's fragrance
attar · oriental · fixative · blend · accord · niche · oud · vetiver
Aromatic wood from tropical trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sticksSlender wood pieces
- conesTapering geometric solids
resin · burning · smoke · smudging · censer · ritual · altar · temple
Having animal-derived odor
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- woodyMade of tree-stuff
- resinousContaining plant sap
- balsamicAromatic aged vinegar
amber · spicy · warm · rich · deep · intense · pungent · sensual
Rejection of mainstream values
- WoodstockLandmark 1969 music festival
- bohemianArtistic nonconformist type
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- tie-dyeBound-fabric coloring technique
peace · love · sixties · seventies · groovy · festival · commune · Haight-Ashbury
Device that scatters evenly
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- wellnessOverall state of health
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
calming · grounding · therapeutic · balancing · holistic · spa · rejuvenation · meditation
Ground matter for planting
rooted · musty · dark · rich · dank · mulch · undergrowth · primordial
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
cologne · attar · oriental · fixative · blend · accord · niche · oud · vetiver · musk
sandalwood
Aromatic wood from tropical trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sticksSlender wood pieces
cones · resin · burning · smoke · smudging · censer · ritual · altar · temple · ceremony
musky
Having animal-derived odor
balsamic · amber · spicy · warm · rich · deep · intense · pungent · sensual · sophisticated
counterculture
Rejection of mainstream values
- WoodstockLandmark 1969 music festival
- bohemianArtistic nonconformist type
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
tie-dye · peace · love · sixties · seventies · groovy · festival · commune · Haight-Ashbury · vintage
diffuser
Device that scatters evenly
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- wellnessOverall state of health
stress-relief · calming · grounding · therapeutic · balancing · holistic · spa · rejuvenation · meditation · tranquility
soil
Ground matter for planting
grounding · rooted · musty · dark · rich · dank · mulch · undergrowth · primordial · organic
botanical
Related to plants
natural · organic · herb · extract · infusion · tincture · apothecary · cultivated · medicinal · remedy
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
- botanicalsherbs, spices, tea, flowers, lavender
- candle scentslavender, vanilla, cinnamon, rose, jasmine
- incenseincense burner, incense stick, incense burning, incense cone, incense holder
- scentsperfume, scent, fragrance, fragrant, aromatic
- earthysoil, dirt, loam, mud, peat
patchoulicitrus
Acidic fruits with segments
lemon · bergamot · grapefruit · orange blossom · floral
patchouliChanel No. 5
Iconic couture fragrance
baby powder · soap · bleach · antiseptic · rubbing alcohol
- patchouli oilAromatic plant essence