Description
An essential classic for creating elegant and lasting fragrances
Our organic Fair for Life patchouli essential oil is produced from leaves harvested from our plantation in Ambanja, located in the northwest of Madagascar. Distilled on-site, they yield an intensely woody, earthy, and spicy essence, highly valued in perfumery for structuring oriental, chypre, or amber accords. It blends beautifully with floral materials, precious woods, or leathery notes. Rich in patchoulol, this oil offers a deep and lasting olfactory signature. Its organic quality and Fair for Life origin reflect a more equitable and traceable production, within a controlled short supply chain.
We invite you to explore our Fair For Life Fairtrade certification initiatives in this detailed article.
Note: For technical reasons, the vial used for the 1mL packaging has a capacity of approximately 4mL, so it is normal for it to appear about one-quarter full. The packaging is carried out using precise and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Certifications : Fair Trade certified according to the Fair for Life standard, ORGANIC : Coming from organic farming, certified by ECOCERT FR-BIO-01
- Landema Label : Produced in our distilleries
- Country of manufacturing : MADAGASCAR
- Country of harvest : MADAGASCAR
- Part of the plant : Leaf
- Composition : 100% Pure, natural and integral.
- Olfactory notes : aromatic, woody, spiced, herbaceous
- Quality and origin guaranteed: botanically and biochemically identified, a certificate of analysis provided with each purchased product.
- Controlled and packaged in our workshops
Production
Harvest
An iconic tropical plant from Asia
Native to Southeast Asia, patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a tropical herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, valued for its fragrant leaves that contain an essence with woody and earthy tones. Widely cultivated in Indonesia and the Philippines, it is also well adapted to other humid tropical regions.
At Landema, we have developed our own plantation in Ambanja, in the northwest of Madagascar, where the equatorial climate and fertile soils promote organic cultivation. This location allows for direct control of the production chain through our farm and optimal traceability, in line with our Fair For Life commitment.
Manufacturing
A traditional distillation carried out on-site
Patchouli essential oil is obtained from dried leaves, whose essence content increases after a brief fermentation phase. At our Ambanja site, the production follows these key steps:
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Hand harvesting of the patchouli leaves once they have reached full maturity.
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Drying the leaves in the shade under sheds to prevent exposure to sunlight.
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Steam distillation in stills to extract the concentrated essence.
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Separation, filtration, and decantation, ensuring a clear oil, free from sediment or impurities.
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Rigorous analytical controls, ensuring compliance with organic and FFL specifications.
Harvesting calendar :
- jan
- fev
- mar
- avr
- mai
- jui
- jul
- aou
- sep
- oct
- nov
- dec
Application
Main areas of application :
Cosmetic Perfumery Aromatherapy - Parapharmacy Flavor - Food
Perfumery
A mythical essential oil from oriental depths
Patchouli essential oil is an icon in fine perfumery, often used as a base note. Its woody, earthy, dark, and sensual fragrance evokes the damp forest and warm lands. It blends particularly well with:
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Oriental, chypre, and amber woody accords, where it enhances longevity and depth.
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Rose, vanilla, or musky notes, for a sensual and velvety effect.
Its exceptional persistence makes it an essential ingredient for eaux de parfum, skin perfumes, and high-end scented candles.
Cosmetics
A sensory oil for body care
In cosmetic care, patchouli essential oil is included for its deep olfactory properties as well as its good skin tolerance when properly diluted.
Frequent applications:
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In relaxing massage oils, where it creates an enveloping ambiance.
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As an ingredient in nourishing body balms or treatments for mature skin.
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In natural soaps or handmade shower gels, for its long-lasting fragrance effects.
Its exotic profile is also appreciated in masculine or unisex product ranges.
Food
A rare and original note
Although not widely used as a food flavoring, patchouli essential oil can be used in very small doses in creative culinary applications. Its woody and chocolatey profile, sometimes compared to cedar or cacao, inspires surprising recipes:
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In high-end dark chocolates or oriental-style ganaches.
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As a base note in artisanal liqueurs or complex syrups.
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For spice-based desserts or creations featuring dates, figs, black tea...
Essential oils intended for food use should be handled with care, adhering to the recommended dosages.
Aromatherapy :
A composition marked by patchoulol
Patchouli essential oil is known for its richness in sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene alcohol, particularly patchoulol, which is responsible for its distinctive fragrance.
Main components:
- Patchoulol (27 to 35%)
- α-bulnesene (13 to 21%)
- α-guaiene (11 to 16%)
- β-caryophyllene (2 to 5%)
- β-patchoulene (1.8 to 3.5%)
- Pogostol (1 to 2.5%)
- Nor-patchoulenol (0.35 to 1%).
These molecules are traditionally recognized for their effects in olfaction or in diluted massage.
Technical and regulatory
Detailed information :
| Commercial designation : | Patchouli Essential oil Madagascar ORG FFL |
| Product's Familly : | PATCHOULI |
| Type of extract : | Essential oil |
| INCI Cosing : | 100% POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL |
| Country of manufacturing : | MADAGASCAR |
| Country of harvest : | MADAGASCAR |
| Part of the plant : | Leaf |
| Declared domestic use : | Ingredient |
| Botanical name : | Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. |
| Composition : | 100% Pure, natural and integral. |
| Regulated sale : | Non |
| CAS EINECS : | - |
| CAS TSCA : | 8014-09-3 |
| CE number : | 939-227-3 |
| FEMA GRAS : | 2838 |
| COE : | 353 |
| FDA : | 172.510 |
| Flash point (°C) : | 116 |
| Minimum shelf life (month) : | 36 |
| Internal reference : | N721F |
| Transport Data Dangerous Goods : | 9/III/3082 |
Hazard statements :
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H411
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Technical and regulatory documents :
Usage tips
Manual:
Ingrédient parfumant ou à utiliser en diffusion, de préférence à froid, à l'aide d'un appareil approprié (Diffuser sur des durées n'excédant pas 20 minutes. Ne pas diffuser dans une chambre pendant la demi-heure précédant le coucher ou pendant le sommeil.. Assurer une bonne aération et ne pas diffuser dans des espaces confinés non ventilés. Ne respirer pas les huiles essentielles au-dessus de l’appareil de diffusion). Ne pas ingérer ni appliquer pur sur la peau. Tenir hors de portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser pour les enfants de moins de 7 ans, les femmes enceintes et allaitantes, les personnes ayant des antécédents de troubles épileptiques ou convulsifs ainsi que chez les personnes allergiques aux huiles essentielles et extraits de plantes.
Consult our guides: storage and preservation methods and precautions for use
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