Patchouli essential oil comes from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a tropical herb native to Southeast Asia. For centuries, Asian merchants packed patchouli leaves with silk and cashmere to protect them from moths on the trade routes. European buyers learned to associate the scent with something authentic and rare. That part of the story hasn't changed. The scent is earthy and warm. Grounded and clean. Patchouli combined with orange essential oil creates something complex without trying to be. The cocoa powder gives the bar its deep color naturally. "It's not over the top earthy. Just a wonderful clean smell that works for anyone. I usually gravitate toward flowery scents, but this one hits so perfectly that I don't need anything else. When I buy new scents, I always add a 3-pack of this one." — Amanda B., verified buyer
