Best Patchouli FO

soapymartin · May 12, 2011

Hello! I am looking for a fragrance oil substitute for the essential oil. I can no longer afford the eo! Thanks so much!

KathyB · May 13, 2011

I love the Patchouli from Aroma Haven! They have a patchouli blend, but I haven't tried that one. Now this patchouli isn't a match for the EO, and people who normally don't like patchouli love it. It is a smoother version, I believe, of the EO. The only other patchouli I have tried is the patchouli honey from Elements Bath & Body. I don't think it smells that much like patchouli, but it is a nice fragrance. HTH

newbie · May 13, 2011

I think Peak's Patchouli Patchouli is pretty good. WSP's has a pretty strong dirt note in it, but some people feels that makes it closer to real patchouli. I find it too much, myself. If you can get your hands on any of Southern Soapers Trippy Hippy, it's worth it. That's the one I have found to smell the most like patchouli EO (at least the kind I have), but of course they switched over to a more wholesale, huge quantity approach. Nature's Garden must have a patch FO, but I don't have it- they are having a sale from May 21-24 with 5% off and they are planning to raise their prices in June, so might be a time to try theirs. I believe their promo code for that sale is YEAHSALE.

soapymartin · May 16, 2011

thanks

I appreciate your input!

judymoody · May 16, 2011

I have read that moonworks makes an excellent patchouli FO but I haven't soaped it personally and it is currently OOS. Good luck; I'd be interested in your results. Patch has gotten expensive! I bought a lb. back in January for about $35 and now I'm SO happy I did.

SideDoorSoaps · May 17, 2011

judymoody said:
I have read that moonworks makes an excellent patchouli FO but I haven't soaped it personally and it is currently OOS. Good luck; I'd be interested in your results. Patch has gotten expensive! I bought a lb. back in January for about $35 and now I'm SO happy I did.

I was just checking for prices of patchouli and I can't believe how expensive it has gotten! I'm down to my last few grams that I can make a batch of lotion with. Hopefully, my patchouli soaps will last awhile before we need to make another batch. I don't want to use FO!

tomara · May 17, 2011

I love Peak's Patchouli Patchouli!!

newbie · May 17, 2011

I haven't smelled it but Southern Soapers has their Truly Patchouli on sale as they close out. I tried 8 ounces for about $12- just ordered today. WE'll see- hope it's decent!

Candybee · May 22, 2011

Another vote for Moonworks Patchouli. She also used to sell the Honey Patchouli that went to Elements after she started Moonworks. I have to say that the Honey Patchouli is my #1 selling scent in soap and candles.