Absolute aromas patchouli essential oil 10ml also known as pogostemon cablin has a earthy sweet and musky aroma patchouli essential oil is dark yellow to amber in colourthe distinctive aroma of patchouli makes it familiar to many people and may explain its popularity in perfumes and skincare products it is one of the few essential oils that fragrance companies are unable to replace in formulations making it very susceptible to price fluctuations when in short supply