Essential oil patchouli 10ml patchouli oil has a characteristic scent that might be described as woody, sweet, and spicy. because of this, it’s often used as a scent additive in products like perfumes, cosmetics, and incense. patchouli oil has a variety of additional uses throughout the world. some of these include: treating skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne or dry cracked skin easing symptoms of conditions like colds, headaches, and stomach upset relieving depression providing feelings of relaxation and helping to ease stress and anxiety helping with oily hair or dandruff controlling appetite using as an insecticide, antifungal, or antibacterial agent using as an additive in low concentrations to flavor foods like candies, baked goods, and beverages