noun
or patch·ou·ly also pach·ou·li ˈpachəlē, pəˈchülē
( plural patchoulis or patchoulies )
Etymology: Tamil paccuḷi woolly patchouli
1. : an East Indian shrubby mint ( Pogostemon cablin ) that yields a fragrant essential oil
2. : the perfume made from patchouli
a pleasant perfume of summer flowers rather than a heavy odor of patchouli — Weekly Scotsman