Davana EO

Artemisia pallens Wall. ex DC.

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Davana essential oil is first and foremost an oil with an aroma that remains powerful, even when highly diluted. Its aroma is exceptionally rich, diffusive and very fruity/boozy, and sweetly herbaceous

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Selected size SKU:280-016 - Davana 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

1 ml ( 1/30 oz )
$4.25
5 ml ( 1/6 oz )
$19.50
15 ml ( 1/2 oz )
$44.00
30 ml ( 1 oz )
$76.50
59.14 ml ( 2 oz )
$134.75
118.29 ml ( 4 oz )
$240.75
236.58 ml ( 8 oz )
$432.50
473.17 ml ( 16 oz )
$785.50
1 kg ( 2 1/5 lb )
$1,559.75
$4.25
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Davana essential oil is first and foremost an oil with an aroma that remains powerful, even when highly diluted. Its aroma is exceptionally rich, diffusive and very fruity/boozy, and sweetly herbaceous with warm wood undertones and a slight camphoraceous note. This specialty essential oil is used in perfumery for its unique aroma and its extremely tenacious character.

Artemisia pallens is an aromatic herb indigenous to southern India[1] where Davana blossoms are offered in daily rituals to Lord Shiva. Davanone, a sesquiterpene ketone, is the dominant molecule responsible for both the aroma and diffusive intensity of Davana oil.

Given its potency and typically high ketone percentages, Davana oil should be used in extremely small concentrations within aromatherapy or perfumery blends. Sue Clarke, author of Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy, agrees with many others in the field that ketones should be used mindfully (at a maximum of 2%), not for prolonged periods of time, and not at all during pregnancy.[2]

1 Wells, F.V. and Marcel Billot. Perfumery Technology – Art:Science:Industry, 2nd ed., 1981, p. 77.

2 Clarke, Sue. Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy, 2nd ed., 2008, pp. 68-9.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 213.

4 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 267-8.

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Heaven on Earth

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I had never heard of Davana and came across it while researching aphrodisiacs. I love this stuff so much that I am nearly out of my mind. It has fast become one of my favorite oils. I was put off a bit at first but the dry down is so amazing. I literally can't stop smelling myself and went out purposefully to show off my new smell. I mixed it with something that didn't seem to go together but the results are amazing. Addictive.

Review by Sandy 7/1/2017

Awesome stuff

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This davana is addictive if you ask me. Like spilling sangria on yourself, then shrugging rather than changing your clothes, because it just smells hedonistic and happy. Totally fruity and boozy. The wine element smells like good wine, too--not like cheap wine. Despite that fine aged quality, there is also a tartness and freshness that keeps this from becoming a hangover. Not sure what this blends well since I like it so much on its own, but I imagine it will brighten and lift many vetiver and patchouli blends, and swirl well with citrus, osmanthus, and other heady florals. No wonder this was used to honor Shiva! It feels delightfully irreverent and out to demolish all fustiness.

Review by Rebecca 11/5/2016

Gorgeous and unexpected

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I ordered a sample of davana as I thought it might have a good place in an amber-type blend I have been working on. The ripened fruit that other reviews have noted is definitely the first impression, followed by wine, cocoa, and tobacco-like notes with enough of a greenness to keep it feeling light and ensure that it doesn't overwhelm. But what really caught me was a quality often ascribed to cassie absolute-- to my nose, a definite "naughty" and erotic quality. Yes, this is what I was looking for! I will be buying more.

Review by Nic 6/7/2016

Ripened fruit

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I'd never smelled davana before and had no idea what to expect other than "fruity." Whoa, is this one STRONG scent! In the bottle, it's all overripened fruit - think just one step away from the compost heap! Diluted heavily in carrier oil, that ripe fruit is still there, but there is a very strong, almost sherry like boozy component. This is a very interesting scent and one that begs to be blended and experimented with.

Review by Pam 8/10/2015

Develops with time

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The sweet note hits you first. But it grows into a fruity, herbal and slightly floral scent. It changes with time and smells different on each person. On my friend, it definitely smells different than it does on me. So I think its best to wear it for a day or so to see how it develops on you and then use it in a blend.

Review by OilLover 9/20/2014

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