Dark Aceh Patchouli (Indonesia) aged since 2010

Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
Origin: Aceh (Indonesia)
Extraction method: Steam distillation of fermented and dried leaves.
Distillation year: Approx. 2010
Aging time: 16 years
Part used: Leaves and stems
Appearance: Viscous brown liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and vegetable oils.

Aromatic profile

Extraordinarily mature and refined patchouli, where the typical earthy facets of the species evolve into a deeper, rounder, and more elegant composition.
The opening presents a marked sensation of damp forest earth after rain, accompanied by dark nuances of humus, aged wood, and dry leaves. As it evolves, delicate notes of bitter cocoa, cured tobacco, and noble woods appear, providing a dry gourmand dimension, never sweet or cloying.
The base retains a discreet balsamic freshness characteristic of the best Indonesian patchoulis, enveloped in a woody, mysterious, and contemplative structure of extraordinary persistence.

Main aromatic components

Patchoulol
α-Bulnesene
α-Guaiene
Seychellene
Pogostol
Norpatchoulenol

Olfactory characteristics

Earthy
Damp forest
Humus
Dark cocoa
Cured tobacco
Aged wood
Balsamic
Slightly fresh
Deep and meditative

Applications in perfumery

Oriental and woody bases.
Forest and damp earth accords.
Oud and precious wood compositions.
Tobacco, leather, and cocoa perfumes.
Natural fixation for florals, resins, and spices.
Reconstruction of classic perfumes and vintage styles.

Observations

The prolonged aging has softened the camphoraceous and green notes present in young patchoulis, developing an exceptional aromatic richness and a velvety olfactory texture. Its profile recalls the atmosphere of an ancient forest after rain, where damp earth, dark wood, and bitter cocoa merge into a fragrance of great elegance and depth.

Aromatic rating: Collector's patchouli, exceptionally balanced, with a complex evolution and outstanding persistence. Ideal for perfumers seeking depth, naturalness, and character without resorting to sweet or synthetic notes.