ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Davana
  • Latin name: Artemisia pallens
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Plant
  • Origin of parts: India
  • CAS: 3/3/8016

Features

  • Scent: Rich, fruity, sweet and slightly herbaceous, with notes of dried apricot, plum, rum and warm balsamic wood.
  • Scent type: Greens and herbs
  • Note: Middle to base
  • Color: Deep amber to brownish-yellow
  • Viscosity: Medium, slightly syrupy

Blends with

Sandalwood, Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine, Cardamom, Vetiver

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mood Lifting Warmth

    Davana's honeyed, fruity aroma is traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of emotional warmth and quiet joy. A few drops can transform a room into a softly glowing sanctuary.
  • Sensual Atmosphere

    Known as a natural aphrodisiac in Ayurvedic tradition, Davana may help support a sense of intimacy and romantic ease. Its rich, wine-like character lingers beautifully on skin and in the air.
  • Inner Calm and Reflection

    Often used in meditation and prayer rituals, Davana is traditionally used to encourage emotional release and inward focus. It invites you to slow down, breathe in, and reconnect.

Product Benefits

Dreamlike Mood

Diffused, Davana creates an enveloping, almost otherworldly atmosphere — perfect for evenings when you want the room to feel softer and slower.

Natural Perfumery Heart

A treasured fixative in fine fragrance, Davana adds depth, sweetness and a fruity-balsamic signature to handcrafted perfumes and roll-ons.

Romantic Home Ambiance

Just one or two drops in a diffuser sets a tender, intimate mood for date nights, anniversaries or quiet shared dinners.

Self-Care Ritual

Blended into a massage oil, Davana turns a simple self-care moment into a sensory ceremony — warming, grounding and quietly celebratory.

Emotional Release

Traditionally used to support letting go of heavy emotions, its complex fruity-floral profile can be a helpful part of a journaling or breathwork ritual.

Spiritual Connection

Sacred to Lord Shiva in southern India, Davana has been used for centuries in temple offerings — bringing a reverent, ceremonial quality to modern meditation.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Twilight Romance Diffusion

🏅 Headline
Turn an ordinary evening into a slow, golden-hour ritual for two.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- 100 ml water
- 3 drops Davana
- 2 drops sandalwood
- 1 drop rose

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with water to the marked line. 2. Add the essential oils in the listed order. 3. Dim the lights and start the diffuser 15 minutes before your partner arrives. 4. Run for 30–45 minutes in a closed room. 5. Pause and breathe in slowly three times.

💡 Pro tip
Place the diffuser slightly out of direct view — let the scent arrive before the source is noticed.

🕜 Best time
Early evening, before dinner or a quiet shared moment.

😍 What to expect
A warm, fruity-floral cloud that softens the room and invites unhurried conversation. The mood becomes plush and intimate.

🏅 Headline
A natural, skin-warming fragrance that evolves throughout the day.

✨ What you need
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 9 ml jojoba oil
- 4 drops Davana
- 2 drops bergamot
- 2 drops vanilla CO2

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Add essential oils to the empty roller bottle. 2. Top up with jojoba oil. 3. Cap and roll gently between your palms to blend. 4. Let it rest for 24 hours so the notes marry. 5. Apply to wrists, neck and décolleté.

💡 Pro tip
Davana smells different on every person — test on your own skin before gifting.

🕜 Best time
Date nights, special occasions, or whenever you want to feel quietly luxurious.

😍 What to expect
A deep, fruity-amber trail with hints of dried apricot and rum. The scent shifts gently over hours.

🏅 Headline
A grounding ritual to soften the transition from busy day to inner stillness.

✨ What you need
- Aroma inhaler or tissue
- 2 drops Davana
- 1 drop frankincense
- comfortable seat

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Place the drops on the inhaler wick or tissue. 2. Sit comfortably with a straight spine. 3. Hold the aroma 10 cm from your nose. 4. Inhale slowly for four counts, exhale for six. 5. Continue for 5–10 minutes, letting thoughts pass.

💡 Pro tip
Pair with one phrase you wish to release on every exhale.

🕜 Best time
Sunset, or any threshold moment between activities.

😍 What to expect
A sweet, resinous breath that anchors the body while opening space for emotional release.

BLEND IDEAS

Velvet Ember

Purpose

  • A warming, romantic massage oil for shared evenings.

  • Recipe

30 ml jojoba oil, 4 drops Davana, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop cardamom (1.5% dilution)

Golden Hour Diffuser

Purpose

  • A mood-lifting, gently sensual atmosphere for the home.

  • Recipe

3 drops Davana, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops frankincense in an ultrasonic diffuser with 100 ml water

From Shiva's altars to modern perfumery

A small Indian flower with an extraordinarily complex soul.

- Artemisia pallens grows in the dry, sun-baked plains of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, where it is cultivated for both temple offerings and steam distillation.

- In Hindu tradition, fresh Davana flowers are woven into garlands and offered to Lord Shiva, believed to bring blessings and devotion.

- Its scent famously transforms on each person's skin — a chameleon oil prized by perfumers for its fruity, wine-like, almost edible character.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Recommended dilution for topical use is 0.5–2% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan.

  • Patch test

Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, use only highly diluted (≤0.5%) and with adult supervision.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit available to pets.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Davana may stain fabrics — handle with care.

Blend Ideas

Golden Hour Diffuser

Purpose

A mood-lifting, gently sensual atmosphere for the home.

Recipe

3 drops Davana, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops frankincense in an ultrasonic diffuser with 100 ml water

Velvet Ember

Purpose

A warming, romantic massage oil for shared evenings.

Recipe

30 ml jojoba oil, 4 drops Davana, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop cardamom (1.5% dilution)

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