Davana Oil

Davana Oil is a rich, sweet, fruity and slightly boozy essential oil steam distilled from the leaves and flowers of Artemisia pallens, a small aromatic herb grown in South India. It has a unique scent, often described as a mix of dried fruit, apricot, wine and herbs, and it is highly valued in fine perfumery, flavours and attars.

Arizone International supplies genuine Indian Davana Oil for perfumers, flavour houses, attar makers and speciality fragrance brands.

A South Indian Speciality

Davana is native to South India and is grown mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is a winter crop, sown after the monsoon and harvested at flowering in early spring. The fresh herb, with its silvery-grey leaves and small yellow flowers, is used in garlands, bouquets and temple offerings, and it is especially associated with worship of Lord Shiva. India is essentially the only commercial source of davana oil in the world.

The oil yield is low, and the quality depends on the season, the weather and careful distillation, which makes davana one of the more valuable Indian essential oils.

Aroma and Composition

• DavanoneA sesquiterpene ketone that is the main component and gives much of the characteristic scent.
• Davana Ethers and Davana FuranContribute fruity, sweet and wine-like notes.
• Nerol, Linalool and Other ComponentsAdd freshness and floral nuances.

An interesting feature of davana oil is that its scent can seem to change slightly on different people's skin, which has made it popular in personal perfume blends.

Applications

• Fine perfumery, adding fruity, tobacco and boozy nuances
• Attars and traditional Indian perfumes
• Food and beverage flavours, such as fruit, liqueur, cake and tobacco flavours, where permitted
• Cosmetics and personal care, in small amounts
• Natural perfumes and aromatherapy blends

Blending Tips

Davana blends beautifully with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, vanilla, cedarwood, tonka, bergamot and orange. Only small amounts are needed, as it is powerful and can dominate a blend.

Safety and Dilution

Davana Oil should be diluted before skin contact. A patch test is recommended. It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children. Not for internal use except as an approved flavour within regulations. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations.

Quality Parameters

• Botanical identity (Artemisia pallens)
• Davanone content by gas chromatography
• Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
• Aroma evaluation against reference samples
• Screening for adulteration

Packaging and Storage

Supplied in aluminium or amber glass bottles and HDPE containers. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Davana changes character slightly on different skin types, so test perfume blends on several people. A small amount adds a fruity, boozy depth to rose, jasmine and sandalwood accords, as well as to tobacco and dried-fruit flavours.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat, with access to South Indian davana production. We supply Davana Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.

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