Original Swiss Aromatics ~ Patchouli Mini Monographs

Since the recent retirement of Christopher McMahon, owner, and operator of White Lotus Aromatics, it has been a mad scramble around here to find reputable suppliers of REAL natural raw materials for creating everything from skin balms to fine natural perfume. One of these fabulous suppliers, who I have unfortunately overlooked for years, is Original Swiss Aromatics with materials "sourced directly from producers around the world by Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt".  If you use essential oils for aromatherapy, then you probably know who the Dr. is. He has authored several books on aromatherapy and essential oil chemistry and is a valued member of the aromatherapy community. I feel like I've been living under a rock these past 15 years as I knew of Dr. Schnaubelt through his books, but had no clue that he also had a shop. Right. Head firmly lodged under a rock.

Patchouli oil, certified organic, Aceh Barat region (Aceh Region, North-Western Sumatra) ~ Smooth, warm, sweet, earthy, slightly camphoraceous, dusty, powdery. 

Patchouli oil, Aceh Selatan (Aceh Region, Western Sumatra) ~ Strong earthy, slightly metallic, heavy, dusty, balsamic, floral.