Common Name
Davana
Scientific / Botanical Name
Artemisia pallens
Available As
Essential Oil
Description
Davana oil is a prized aromatic derived from the fragrant herb Artemisia pallens, known for its sweet, fruity, herbaceous scent. Revered in perfumery for its ability to adapt to individual skin chemistry, Davana offers a warm, exotic nuance to fine fragrances and attars. Traditionally, it holds spiritual and therapeutic significance in Indian rituals and Ayurveda.
Plant Part Used
Herbage (leaves and flowering tops)
Harvest Season / Availability
February to March
Spring harvest; availability in limited seasonal batches
CAS Number / EINECS Number
CAS: 8016-03-3
EINECS: 283-893-1
Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes
Fruity, sweet, balsamic, slightly woody with plum and raisin undertones
Appearance
Golden yellow to orange-colored liquid