In a few literary passages, patchouli transcends its identity as a mere perfume note to emerge as a subtle color descriptor—one that hints at an exotic, earthy richness. In one passage, a writer describes a woman's jet‐black hair as “glistening with patchouli or oil from the cactus plant” [1], evoking an image of deep, lustrous tones reminiscent of the warm, amber hues of natural oils. Similarly, another author contrasts “patchouli and dyed eyebrows,” suggesting that the hue of patchouli becomes a visual marker in a character’s appearance, imbuing her features with an unconventional, intriguing tint [2]. In these instances, patchouli is not just sensed but seen, lending an added layer of sensory complexity to the narrative.