Kewda

Pandanus odoratissimus

Product Information

Kewda | Flowers

Kewda belongs to the Pandanaceae family and is native to India. The plants are usually found on sea shores, canals and banks of rivers. Kewda is used in Indian cooking to flavour food and beverages. Kewda is also used in Ayurvedic medicines to treat fevers, joint aches and skin ailments

Extraction Process

Steam Distillation

Available As

Essential Oil

Kewda

Steam distilled from the fragrant male flowers of the Kewda plant, this oil is highly valued for its sweet, floral, and slightly fruity aroma, with rosy and honey-like undertones. A staple in traditional perfumery and incense, it also finds niche applications in food flavoring and aromatherapy.

Common Name

Kewda

Scientific / Botanical Name

Pandanus odoratissimus

Available As

Essential Oil

Description

Kewda is a fragrant tropical flower known for its strong, sweet, and floral aroma with a slightly fruity undertone. Traditionally harvested in India’s coastal belts, Kewda oil is widely used in perfumery, sacred rituals, and as a natural flavoring agent in traditional Indian sweets and drinks.

Plant Part Used

Flowers (Male)

Harvest Season / Availability

April – October (peak during monsoons)

Once per year (seasonal bloom)

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS: 91771-36-7

EINECS: 294-991-4

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Sweet, floral, honeyed, and exotic; with undertones of fruit and spice — highly diffusive and lingering

Appearance

Pale yellow to golden oily liquid

Geographic Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Application Areas

Traditional Indian attars & perfumery

Aromatherapy & natural air fresheners

Luxury soaps & bath oils

Niche culinary applications (e.g., biryani essence)

Certifications

Organic (upon request)

IFRA Compliant

ISO Certified

Kewda is culturally significant in India, used in religious ceremonies and classical perfumery for centuries.

Its unique floral-fruity profile makes it a rare natural alternative to synthetic sweet/floral notes.

Often blended with sandalwood oil to create traditional attars and natural deodorants.

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Kewda

Pandanus odoratissimus

Product Information

Kewda belongs to the Pandanaceae family and is native to India. The plants are usually found on sea shores, canals and banks of rivers. Kewda is used in Indian cooking to flavour food and beverages. Kewda is also used in Ayurvedic medicines to treat fevers, joint aches and skin ailments

Extraction Process

Steam Distillation

Available As

Essential Oil

Kewda

Steam distilled from the fragrant male flowers of the Kewda plant, this oil is highly valued for its sweet, floral, and slightly fruity aroma, with rosy and honey-like undertones. A staple in traditional perfumery and incense, it also finds niche applications in food flavoring and aromatherapy.

Common Name

Kewda

Scientific / Botanical Name

Pandanus odoratissimus

Available As

Essential Oil

Description

Kewda is a fragrant tropical flower known for its strong, sweet, and floral aroma with a slightly fruity undertone. Traditionally harvested in India’s coastal belts, Kewda oil is widely used in perfumery, sacred rituals, and as a natural flavoring agent in traditional Indian sweets and drinks.

Plant Part Used

Flowers (Male)

Harvest Season / Availability

April – October (peak during monsoons)

Once per year (seasonal bloom)

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS: 91771-36-7

EINECS: 294-991-4

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Sweet, floral, honeyed, and exotic; with undertones of fruit and spice — highly diffusive and lingering

Appearance

Pale yellow to golden oily liquid

Geographic Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Application Areas

Traditional Indian attars & perfumery

Aromatherapy & natural air fresheners

Luxury soaps & bath oils

Niche culinary applications (e.g., biryani essence)

Certifications

Organic (upon request)

IFRA Compliant

ISO Certified

Kewda is culturally significant in India, used in religious ceremonies and classical perfumery for centuries.

Its unique floral-fruity profile makes it a rare natural alternative to synthetic sweet/floral notes.

Often blended with sandalwood oil to create traditional attars and natural deodorants.

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Whether you're creating a fine fragrance, a wellness blend, or a skincare masterpiece, our team is ready to guide you through the best-fit botanicals, certifications, and supply options. Get in touch with us to request samples, discuss pricing, or explore custom sourcing partnerships.

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