It claims to be patchouli, but it ain't. It smells ok, I guess, but it certainly is not patchouli. I've tried several incense brands that claim to smell like patchouli. They're all different; some ok, others not so much, but so far I havan't found real patchouli. I know. I smelled plenty of patchouli scented girls in the 70's. It's a smell I will never forget.