Notes Atlas/Davana
Woody · 227 fragrances
Davana.
227
Fragrances
1913
Earliest use in catalog
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Typical position · 52%
Woody
Reads as
Davana's earthy, green scent cuts through a composition like a fresh breeze, grounding fragrances in its verdant essence and making it an essential ingredient for perfumers today.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of davana-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
Davana in perfumery.
Originating from the davana plant native to India, this note exudes a distinctively herbal aroma with hints of sweet hay and grass. Its scent is often likened to that of fresh-cut foliage, offering a natural and earthy freshness in any fragrance blend.
In perfumery, davana serves as a versatile heart note, enhancing the green facets of a composition while providing depth and complexity. It pairs beautifully with woody notes like patchouli and sandalwood, musky tones, and warm spices, creating rich layers that are both aromatic and spicy, often sweetened by vanilla or amber.
Experience davana's character in Jo Malone London’s Honeysuckle & Davana, where it complements the floral sweetness of honeysuckle. In Bon Parfumeur’s 106 damascena rose, davana adds a green freshness to the rich rose and vanilla notes, while Giorgio Armani’s Emporio Armani Stronger With You Absolutely showcases its grounding effect in a modern woody-sweet fragrance.