Pataqueira

NaturalFLOWERSfloral · woody · fruity

HeartPyramid

3/5Strength

—Tenacity

1Origins

Specimen

Conobea scoparioides

Definition

Green, herbal, and camphoraceous with a patchouli-like earthiness. An Amazonian herb used in traditional perfumery -- raw, vegetal, and rooted in red clay soil.

WOODY FLORAL GREEN SWEET FRUITY WARM FRESH DRY

Pataqueira flower, Pataqueira blossom

Type: Ingredient
Olfactive family: Florals
Subfamily: Green florals
Cluster: Green-fresh florals
Source: leaves
Chemical class: complex natural

Instruments

Pyramid

TTop

HHeart

BBase

3/5Strength

Medium

odour strength

Producing countries

Brazil (Amazonia)

Scent

Green, camphoraceous, and earthy. Like pulling a handful of herbs from the floor of a tropical greenhouse -- the smell is humid, vegetal, pungent, and anchored in rich soil. Patchouli-adjacent but wilder, less clean, more primal.

In PREMIEREPEAU

DISCOVERY SET7 × 2 ml →EXTRAIT DE PARFUMThe seven extraits →

The Full Story

Pataqueira (Conobea scoparioides, family Plantaginaceae) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Amazon basin, particularly the Para region of northern Brazil. It holds a special place in Brazilian folk perfumery -- it is one of the key ingredients in cheiro do Para, the traditional fragrance practice of the region.

The plant has a particular green-herbal, camphoraceous aroma with earthy undertones. When bruised or distilled, it releases a complex bouquet: green-leafy top notes, a patchouli-like earthiness in the middle, and a warm, slightly musky base. The scent is anchored in the rich, humid ecology of the Amazon -- it smells of verdant growth and red laterite soil.

Pataqueira essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the aerial parts. Production is limited and localized, rarely reaching international perfumery markets. The oil finds most use in regional Brazilian perfumery and traditional preparations.

In international perfumery, pataqueira remains obscure. It offers a unique Amazonian aromatic signature for perfumers seeking unusual green-herbal materials with genuine terroir.

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Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method

Steam distillation of the aerial parts (leaves, stems) of Conobea scoparioides. Production is localized to the Para region of northern Brazil. Small-scale, artisanal production.

Formula: N/A — complex essential oil (rich in thymol)
CAS: 950903-91-0
Botanical: Conobea scoparioides
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odour strength: Medium
Synonyms: Pataqueira flower, Pataqueira blossom

IFRA status

See note

No IFRA Standard for the material itself (51st Amendment)

Physical properties

Flash point: > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
Specific gravity: 0.930 to 0.960 @ 25 °C (est)
Refractive index: 1.490 to 1.510 @ 20 °C (est)
Note: Conobea scoparioides essential oil. Characteristic thymol-like, herbaceous, spicy profile.

In Perfumery

Heart note in green-herbal, Amazonian-inspired, and earthy compositions. Functions as a wild, vegetal alternative to patchouli, contributing camphoraceous-green freshness over earthy warmth. Steam-distilled from aerial parts of Conobea scoparioides. Limited to regional Brazilian perfumery; rarely used in mainstream international formulas.

Role in the formula

01diffusion enhancer

02modifier

03signature note

04lifting agent

05blender

06volume builder

Available as

standard form