Kewra Absolute oil

Product Name: Kewra Absolute Oil (Screwpine Flower / Ketaki / Kewda Absolute)

Botanical Name: Pandanus odorifer (syn. Pandanus fascicularis / Pandanus tectorius)

Plant Family: Pandanaceae

CAS Number: 91770-48-8 / 8063-06-7

EINECS / EC Number: 294-833-9

Plant Part Used: Flowers (Male Inflorescences / Spadices)

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Origin: India (Ganjam, Odisha / Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh)

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

Product Overview

Kewra Absolute Oil—traditionally revered across India as Kewda or Ketaki—is an intensely aromatic, exotic botanical extract obtained from the fragrant male flowers of the Pandanus odorifer screwpine tree. A cornerstone of classical Indian perfumery and traditional attar making, it delivers a lush, sweet, honeyed-floral bouquet layered with tropical fruit, rosy-balsamic, fresh green, and warm spicy undertones, functioning as both a radiant heart note and a natural fixative.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by harvest season and regional origin)

• Aromatic Ethers & Alcohols: 2-Phenylethyl methyl ether (primary characteristic kewra marker), Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Terpinen-4-ol

• Esters & Terpenes: Phenylethyl acetate, Benzyl acetate, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-terpineol

• Natural Floral Waxes & Trace Compounds: Carvone, Eugenol, Natural aliphatic hydrocarbons

Applications & Blending

• Fine Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Imparts exotic tropical-floral richness, honeyed sweetness, and lasting fixation to floral, oriental, woody, gourmand, and traditional Indian attar compositions (including Ruh Kewda and Shamama blends).

• Cosmetics & Skincare: Incorporated into luxury facial oils, rejuvenating creams, body balms, artisanal soaps, and premium hair care formulations.

• Aromatherapy & Personal Fragrance: Ideal for roll-on perfume oils, solid perfumes, and uplifting botanical blends.

• Blends Well With: Sandalwood Oil, Oud (Agarwood), Rose Otto, Jasmine Sambac, Champaca Absolute, Neroli, Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, and Vanilla.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

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

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (usage levels vary by finished product category; Certificate of Analysis, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

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

• Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes: 10 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, and bulk aluminum canisters.