Perfume industry is one of the oldest and profitable industries in the world. People of different class, culture and gender use different kinds of perfumes. Do you know which is the most common and loved ingredient for perfumes? Yes it's none other than Patchouli Oil! Patchouli is used for numerous purposes and perfumes are just one of them. Fragrance industry highly values Patchouli because of its unique and mesmerizing fragrance. The oil can be blended with other oils like sandalwood, jasmine and myrrh. The perfumes composed of Patchouli oil are extensively manufactured. It's pertinent to mention here that the sale and demand of patchouli oil over the years has been simply amazing. The oil is highly demanded in the Asian countries, which also happen to be birthplace of this amazing oil. After 1960's-the era that is also dubbed as hippie era-patchouli oil has been very popular in Europe and other parts of the world.

You must be thinking, what is so different in Patchouli and most importantly, why people around the world are crazy for it? Coming to the first question, Patchouli is way beyond other oils available. Unlike other oils, Patchouli yields best of its properties when gets old. Its spicy and pungent smell makes it really different. And that has been the reason why old Patchouli oil is costlier than other new ones. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of leaves. The extraction process is not very hectic and cost-effective as well. To put in, patchouli oil extraction is very cost-effective. This also encourages entrepreneurs with even medium capital to step into this business. Having said that, one should not forget that only quality patchouli should be purchased and that too from a trusted dealer.

Talking about its fragrance, it can be defined simply as superb! That's why many assume that the oil is a perfume on its own. The fragrance, though tough to be explained in words, can be described with terms like heavy, earthy, woody, rich, musty, musky and pungent. The scent lasts really long and remains strong for relatively a longer period of the time. Since centuries, the oil has been used as a fixative in perfumes.

And today also, the oil is a common fixative in perfumes. Patchouli oil is arguably the finest oil available. Many may not agree with this but one cannot deny that its fragrance is unforgettable and unique. If you wish to try different genres of Patchouli oil fragrance, just blend the oil with other essential oils. The fragrance can be sweetened with hints of rose and given a unique combination with bitter orange flowers.

Patchouli perfumes are really great. The fragrance enhances your personality and most importantly keeps you mentally relaxed. The relaxed state of mind gives you positive mindset and a pleasant appearance overall.