NMPA catalogue No. 02634 with 30% historical whole-body leave-on record; typical use 0.5-3% in creams, body oils, serums, soaps and balms; iron-free pale grade for white formulas; INCI POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL.

Structured claim process: log within 1 working day, re-test retained samples against COA in 3-5 days, conclusion in 5-7 days with replacement/refund/credit remedy; quantity claims within 7 days, quality claims within 30 days.

Compared with vetiver (drier/rootier), cedarwood (lighter, common adulterant), oakmoss (IFRA-restricted), guaiacwood and oud (costlier): patchouli wins on sweet balsamic depth, no IFRA restriction and dependable Indonesian supply.

Per-batch COA issued with measured density, RI, rotation, patchoulol content (GC-FID), acid/ester value and solubility, plus batch number, production and expiry dates; archived 5 years; GC-MS, SDS and IFRA docs accompany.

TPS-RO-005: steam-distilled from dried fermented *Pogostemon cablin* (Blanco) Benth. leaves; Indonesia 85-90% of world supply plus Guangdong/Hainan China; 2-8 day leaf fermentation is essential for the odour.

Blends with every family: oriental, chypre, woody, floral, fresh-citrus and gourmand accords; pairs with bergamot, rose, vetiver, vanilla and oakmoss; use at 10-30% of base-note share and re-evaluate after overnight maturation.