Davana Oil – Pure Artemisia pallens, Steam Distilled at Our India Factory

Davana is one of those oils that serious perfumers discover and never forget. It is unusual in a way that very few aromatic materials are — its scent actually changes depending on the person wearing it, interacting with individual skin chemistry to produce something slightly different on every person. That quality alone makes it extraordinary. Combined with its warm, fruity, herbaceous character, it is one of the most interesting and most sought-after specialty materials in natural perfumery.

We manufacture this oil in our own factory in India — which is exactly where Artemisia pallens grows. Davana is an Indian plant, and India is its primary source worldwide. Steam distilled from the fresh flowering herb, every batch comes with full COA, MSDS, and SDS documentation. Direct from our factory to you, with no reseller in between.

The Scent Profile:

Davana Oil opens with a warm, fruity-sweet quality — rich and slightly jammy, with a herbal depth underneath that gives it character beyond simple sweetness. As it develops, a woody, balsamic warmth emerges. The drydown is smooth, long-lasting, and genuinely complex — and as mentioned, it shifts subtly on different skin types, which is why perfumers find it so endlessly interesting to work with.

It blends naturally with other florals, orientals, and woody materials — and it adds a warmth and sweetness that is difficult to achieve with any other single ingredient.

The Color:

Pure Davana Oil is dark yellow to amber-orange — a warm, rich color that reflects the concentration of davanone and other aromatic compounds in the oil. This color is completely normal and expected for genuine steam distilled Artemisia pallens. It confirms the oil is correctly processed and complete.

India — The Natural Source:

Davana is not just manufactured in India — it originates here. Artemisia pallens is native to India, cultivated primarily in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and India remains the world's primary producer of genuine Davana Oil. When you source from an Indian manufacturer who distills the plant domestically, you are getting the oil at its most direct — from the country and the tradition that defines this material.

What It Is Used For

• Fine natural perfumery — unique fruity-warm heart and base note
• Oriental, floral oriental, and gourmand fragrance compositions
• Luxury skincare and cosmetic formulations
• Aromatherapy — emotional warmth, comfort, and grounding
• Religious and ceremonial use — widely used in South Indian temple offerings
• Premium soap and personal care manufacturing
• Specialty wellness and Ayurvedic formulations

Who Buys This Oil?

Our customers include natural perfumers, niche fragrance houses, Ayurvedic product manufacturers, and specialty cosmetic formulators across the USA, UK, Australia, and France. Davana is not a mainstream ingredient — it is a material for people who know what it does and why it is irreplaceable. If that is you, this is where to get it.

Documentation Provided ✔ Certificate of Analysis (COA) ✔ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ✔ Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. Keep away from children. Consult a healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davana Oil?

Davana Oil is steam distilled from Artemisia pallens — a flowering herb native to India and cultivated primarily in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It has a warm, fruity-sweet scent with herbal and balsamic depth. It is one of the most unusual specialty materials in natural perfumery — known for interacting with skin chemistry differently on each person who wears it.

Why does it smell different on different people?

Davanone — the primary compound in Davana Oil — interacts with individual skin chemistry and microbiome in a way very few aromatic materials do. The result is a scent that shifts subtly from person to person. No two people experience it in exactly the same way. Perfumers find this fascinating. Wearers tend to find it deeply personal.

Why source from India?

Because Artemisia pallens is an Indian plant. India is where it grows, where it has been used ceremonially for centuries, and where the world's genuine Davana Oil comes from. We distill it ourselves — domestically, directly. That is as close to the source as it gets.

Is this 100% pure?

Yes. Steam distilled at our own factory in India. COA, MSDS, and SDS provided with every order. No dilution, no blending.

What sizes do you offer?

Retail: 10ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml Wholesale/Bulk: 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg Need more than 100kg? Contact us — custom quantities available.

What can I use it for?

Natural perfumery, oriental and gourmand fragrance compositions, luxury skincare, aromatherapy, South Indian temple and ceremonial use, Ayurvedic formulations, soap and personal care manufacturing.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. USA, UK, Australia, France and worldwide. Direct factory export from India. Bulk rates on request.

Wholesale pricing available?

Yes. Factory-direct from 1kg to 100kg+. Contact us for pricing.