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Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch?
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.
Which botanical species does this patchouli oil come from, and where is it grown?
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.
What blends and accords work well with patchouli oil?
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.
How consistent is the quality between batches of patchouli oil?
Fixed release spec (density, RI, rotation, patchoulol window) plus per-batch GC-MS fingerprint vs ISO 3757; natural variation limited to patchoulol 26-35% band and green/woody balance; per-batch COA for direct comparison.
How is this patchouli oil used in aromatherapy?
Grounding, calming oil: diffuse 3-5 drops per 100 ml, massage at 2-3% in carrier, bath 3-5 drops with dispersant; blends with lavender, vetiver, bergamot; always dilute and patch test first.
What does patchouli oil smell like?
Deep earthy-woody-sweet: camphoraceous top, damp earthy-woody heart led by patchoulol, balsamic-resinous sweet tobacco-chocolate base with spicy-animalic drydown; aging 6-12 months rounds out the character.
What does this patchouli oil look like — appearance, color and consistency?
Viscous amber to dark brown-red liquid with slight fluorescence; density 0.955-0.985 (heavier than water); darkens with age without quality loss; iron-free grade available lighter.
What after-sales support do you offer for patchouli oil orders?
After-sales: document re-issue for 5 years, customs/clearance assistance, formulation and technical support, structured complaints, simplified reordering and market-entry help; responses within 1 working day.
What is the recommended usage rate of bergamot oil in different products?
Fragrance 5-20%, lotion 0.4-2% (cold-pressed) / up to 20% (FCF), soap 0.5-1.5%, candles 5-10%, food 7.9-43 ppm (FEMA 2153); respect IFRA 0.4% leave-on cap for cold-pressed.