Photo of patchouli plant in Anya's GardenI've written here before I don't use scented laundry detergent. Think it's unnecessary, plus I try to keep my nose as "clean" as possible from extraneous scents.
I keep large folded stacks of cotton washcloths in my bathroom for drying hands. Very sanitary, better than towels.
About 10 days ago I had a patchouli spill in my perfumery studio. It was minor (thank goodness, with the price of patchouli, and this was gorgeous aged patchouli) and the spill tray caught it. After I poured the bulk of it back into the bottle, I grabbed one of the washcloths (had it nearby for a reason I forget now) splashed some alcohol on it, and wiped the tray clean. Even though only a teaspoon or so, the cloth reeked. Strong stuff. Tossed it into the hamper. Forgot about it.
I wash my undies and washcloths together.
Opened the garage door to get them from the washer and thought "why does it smell like patchouli in here?"
Of course, I had forgotten about the patchouli spill.
Oddly, when I put the damp laundry into the dryer, I didn't detect the scent.
When I folded the laundry I "got it."
Garage smelled like patchouli for two days.
The scent is so light and delicate - it's beautiful.
On my underthings it's practically undetectable.
But - when I dampen a washcloth to wash my face - gorgeous!
I have about 50 washcloths, so I'll be enjoying this for some time.
What a beautiful accident! Would that such things would happen to me…
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Too funny, and good thing it wasn’t civet! Or worse an oil you’re sensitized to…that would get expensive to replace.