Patchouli oil has a raw, earthy scent. ... Some experts suggest that strong-smelling patchouli oil was used by hippies to mask the smell of marijuana that they have used. It was also effective in masking the smell of alcohol. The
What does patchouli smell like?
Patchouli has a strong, sweet scent that falls into the musky-earthy category. Because of its strong fragrance, it's often used as a base scent in candles and perfumes. (The base scent is the fragrance you smell after the top and mid notes have melted away.) ... Instead, it smells sweet, spicy and musky.
Does patchouli smell like hemp?
It's a green scent, with top notes of citrus, and base notes of sandalwood and patchouli (of course, always patchouli with cannabis). Altogether, it smells like a man's vegetable garden, with the slightest hint of a sweet top note. All the Amazon reviews praise it for its relaxing scent.
