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Patchouli Oil (Nilam)
Minyak Nilam — Pogostemon cablin
Indonesia produces approximately 90% of the world's patchouli supply, with North Sumatra and Sulawesi as the primary growing regions. Steam distilled from Pogostemon cablin leaves, this iconic base note fixative is indispensable in fine fragrance, serving as both a fixative and a distinctive fragrance component.
Origin:North Sumatra, Sulawesi, Aceh
Aroma:Deep, earthy, musky, dark with rich woody undertones. Characteristic sweet-balsamic base with a persistent dry-down. Indonesia produces 90% of world supply — the definitive reference for patchouli quality.
Form:Dark amber to dark brown viscous liquid; light grade is pale amber
Applications
Fine FragranceCosmeticsAromatherapyTextile FixativeIncense
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Nilam |
| Botanical Name | Pogostemon cablin |
| Origin | North Sumatra / Sulawesi / Aceh |
| Grades | Dark (amber) / Light (pale yellow) |
| Patchoulol Content | 30–35% |
| Norpatchoulenol | 0.5% min (quality marker) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.950–0.980 |
| Refractive Index | 1.507–1.515 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 10 kg |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg can; 180 kg drum |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta/Surabaya |