Kewda

Kewda

Pandanus odoratissimus

About This Material

Kewda is a traditional Indian attar distilled from the fragrant male flowers of the Pandanus palm. It is one of the most distinctive floral materials in Indian perfumery, with a character unlike any other floral — simultaneously sweet, green, and intensely exotic. Kewda has been used in Indian attars, incense, and ceremonial preparations for centuries.

Olfactive Profile

Intensely floral, green, and sweet with a watery, almost aquatic quality. Kewda has a lush, tropical richness with a slightly powdery dry-down. It is bold and tenacious, with a character that is unmistakably Indian in its opulence.

Perfumery Uses

• Used as a floral heart note in oriental, floral-woody, and traditional Indian compositions
• Adds an exotic, green-floral dimension to attars and incense blends
• Blends well with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, musk, and oud
• A classic material in Kannauj attar traditions and South Asian ceremonial perfumery

Size Options

Available in 2 ml, 6 ml, and 30 ml.