Woody

Pataqueira

Note Profile

Botanical 16 perfumes

About

Pataqueira is the oil steam distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, native to the Amazon region of Brazil. It smells vibrant and herbal, with pronounced green, aromatic notes and a little spice. It recalls freshly crushed leaves, with some earthiness and a gentle, almost minty freshness. Soft balsamic and woody notes follow. It is used as a heart note.

Scent Profile

Pataqueira has a vibrant, herbal scent with pronounced green, aromatic facets and subtle spicy undertones. Its aroma is reminiscent of freshly crushed leaves with a hint of earthiness and a gentle, almost minty freshness. As it develops, it reveals soft balsamic and slightly woody nuances.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Pataqueira names no single substance

A natural extract

A Brazilian root material we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Pataqueira oil; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.

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Origin

Pataqueira is derived from the leaves of the Pogostemon cablin plant, native to the Amazon region of Brazil. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or dried leaves, which are sustainably harvested from wild or cultivated sources.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pataqueira primarily as a heart note to impart a distinctive herbal character and to add complexity to green, fougère, or aromatic compositions. It blends well with citrus, woody, and spicy notes, and can provide a naturalistic lift to both masculine and unisex fragrances.