Davana Oil

Product Name: Davana Essential Oil (Indian Davanam / Marikozhunthu Herb & Flower Oil)

Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens

Plant Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)

CAS Number: 8016-03-3 / 91844-86-9

EINECS / EC Number: 295-155-6

Plant Part Used: Fresh & Partially Dried Flowering Tops, Stems & Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: India (Karnataka / Tamil Nadu / Andhra Pradesh / Maharashtra / Distilled & Supplied from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Davana Essential Oil—revered across South India as Davanam or Marikozhunthu and treasured globally as one of India’s most distinctive perfumery jewels—is a rich, deeply sensual, fruity-balsamic essential oil steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of Artemisia pallens. Naturally abundant in davanone (typically 40%–60%), it is celebrated by master perfumers for its chameleon-like adaptability on skin: delivering a warm, syrupy bouquet of ripe apricot, plum, and blackcurrant jam layered with sweet herbaceous-tea, boozy cognac-liqueur, and velvety woody-balsamic undertones. Indispensable in modern niche perfumery, floriental and chypre accords, and traditional Indian attars, it brings luscious fruity depth and natural fixation.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by South Indian harvest season—February to April main crop—plant maturity, and distillation parameters)

• Sesquiterpene Ketones & Furans (Primary Fruity-Balsamic Markers): Cis-davanone (35%–55%), Trans-davanone (2%–8%), Davana ether, Davanafuran isomers, Nordavanone

• Aromatic Esters & Monoterpene Alcohols (Sweet Liqueur & Floral Nuances): Ethyl cinnamate (1%–6%), Methyl cinnamate, Linalool (1%–5%), Terpinen-4-ol, Nerol, Geraniol

• Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons & Oxides: Bicyclogermacrene (3%–10%), Beta-caryophyllene, Germacrene D, Spathulenol, Caryophyllene oxide

Applications & Blending

• Fine Perfumery & Traditional Indian Attars: Imparts luscious apricot-plum richness, boozy-balsamic warmth, and skin-adaptive fixation to floriental, chypre, fruity-amber, woody-oud, gourmand, fougère, tobacco-leather, and traditional Indian attar compositions (including Shamama, Hina, Gulkand, and Sandalwood-Fruit blends).

• Prestige Skincare, Body Care & Luxury Soaps: Incorporated (within IFRA guidelines) into botanical body oils, sensual massage elixirs, artisanal cold-process soaps, and fine fragrance body mists.

• Fine Flavoring & Aromatherapy: Used in trace levels (within FEMA/flavor guidelines) in gourmet fruit, berry, wine, and liqueur flavorings, as well as calming, heart-warming diffusion blends.

• Blends Well With: Rose Otto, Jasmine Sambac, Osmanthus, Champaca, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Blackcurrant Bud, Sandalwood Oil, Oud (Agarwood), Patchouli, Vetiver (Khus), Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, and Cardamom.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Indian Flowering-Herb Origin, Cosmetic & Fine Fragrance Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from air, heat, and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes:  100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.