Patchouli is a traditionally cultivated plant in Indonesia. China and India. Until a few years ago Madagascar did not host Patchouli plantations due to the excessive heat on the mother island. But thanks to the brilliant intuition of Mr. Camarat. Director of Robertet's Ylang Ylang plantation. This plant managed to take root. Camarat recovered some seedlings from an abandoned plantation. He propagated them by hand and replanted them on the island of Nosy Be protecting them from strong sunlight through the shadow of other plants. Camarat's wise work has made it possible for the birth of a new quality of patchouli essential oil: the herbaceous notes. of mold and camphor. They are less present while dried wood notes and bitter cocoa aromas are further emphasized. The plants treatment work is long and laborious and the selection of the leaves is strictly handmade: the best are those that begin to yellowish are left for at least a week in a dry and shaded environment. During this period the leaves losing humidity will keep the precious essential oil in greater concentration.
