A velvety, gourmand warmth—vanilla, almond, hay, and tobacco in a single breath.
From the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest comes Tonka Bean: sun-cured seeds rich in natural coumarin, gathered in Pará and Maranhão. This solvent-extracted absolute unfurls with creamy vanilla-almond sweetness, dry hay and tea-leaf nuances, and a mellow tobacco-amber fond—tailor-made for high perfumery and comforting aromatherapy
Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.)
A plush, coumarin-rich absolute from Brazil’s Amazon—Tonka Bean wraps perfumes in velvety vanilla-almond warmth with tobacco-amber depth.
Why you’ll love it
Gourmand sophistication: Adds plush sweetness and elegant warmth to orientals, ambers, fougères, and modern gourmands.
Natural fixative: Rounds edges and extends drydown; beautiful in bases with woods, resins, and musks.
Cozy aromatherapy: A soothing, reassuring aroma that evokes ease, nostalgia, and quiet contentment.
Perfumery: 0.2–4% of concentrate; anchors and sweetens with finesse. Pairs with vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, lavender, and citrus top notes.
Aromatherapy: Add sparingly to a carrier for a comforting pulse-point oil or evening blend.
Home & body: A plush accent for body oils and candles—use lightly to avoid dominating delicate florals.
Sourced from Pará and Maranhão, with careful post-harvest curing to develop the bean’s signature coumarin bouquet before solvent extraction—supporting responsible supply relationships in Amazon communities.
Details
Botanical
Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.
Plant part
Seeds (Tonka beans)
Extraction
Solvent extraction (absolute)
Origin
Pará & Maranhão, Brazil
Appearance
Light amber
Solubility
Oil & alcohol soluble; warm gently if needed
Allergen notes: Contains natural aromatics; patch test recommended.
Safety
For external use only. Dilute before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy or with specific medical conditions unless advised by a professional. Keep away from children.
