pachouli

• Nom désignant un petit arbuste d'Inde orientale, de la famille des menthes, dont les feuilles produisent une huile aromatique utilisée en parfumerie, ou le parfum lourd et persistant tiré de cette plante.

A noun referring to a small East Indian shrubby mint, the fragrant oil from its leaves used in perfumes, or a heavy perfume made from this plant.

1. Aromatic plantB2formal

   A small, bushy herb native to East India, belonging to the mint family, whose leaves are used to produce a fragrant essential oil.

   Pachouli (plante)

   • The patchouli plant thrives in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia.
   • Patchouli leaves are harvested and dried before the oil is extracted.
   • The farmer cultivated a small patch of patchouli in his garden.

   Synonymespatchoulipatchouly

2. Perfume ingredientB2informal

   A strong, earthy, and musky perfume or essential oil derived from the leaves of the patchouli plant, commonly used in fragrances and aromatherapy.

   Huile essentielle de patchouli

   • She wore a distinctive perfume with notes of patchouli and sandalwood.
   • The incense had a rich patchouli scent that filled the room.
   • Many natural soaps are made with patchouli oil for its calming aroma.