The essence of patchouli distilled from the leaves of this plant native of malaysia india and china has been used for a very long time in the manufacture of perfumes for its sweet rich scent and its aphrodisiac properties about the brand from venice monotheme specialises in fine fragrances with a contemporary take on traditional perfume formulas created by master perfumier lorenzo vidal the fragrances are complex and authentically venetian item details fresh and reassuring fragrance