Patchouli, spice & cedar
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets. A spice accord can feel cool and citrusy like cardamom, dry and woody like pepper, or warm and sweet like cinnamon and clove. Further notes add cedar.
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Patchouli
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets. Cleaner fractions can feel smoother and less earthy than a full oil.
spice
A spice accord can feel cool and citrusy like cardamom, dry and woody like pepper, or warm and sweet like cinnamon and clove.
cedar
Cedar suggests dry wood, pencil shavings and a clean, gently resinous warmth. Some cedar materials are soft and ambery, while others have a sharper, almost smoky outline.
How it works in a fragrance
The spicy facets add definition and contrast around the other notes. A brighter aromatic balance feels more lifted, while softer, sweeter or woodier materials make the accord warmer and more rounded.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
This name describes an accord: several scent ideas combined into a shared impression. The listed notes are an olfactory guide, while the exact materials and their proportions belong to each perfume’s formula.
Related notes to explore
Patchouli →
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets
cedar →
Cedar suggests dry wood, pencil shavings and a clean, gently resinous warmth
Rose →
Rose can smell fresh and lemony, richly petal-like, honeyed, spicy or softly powdery
Bergamot →
Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality
Material references
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