Velvety soft, smoky, tobacco & almond-like,

Tonka bean is sweet, warm, and comforting, with vanilla-like undertones.

As a base note, tonka bean adds depth and a sense of coziness to fragrances, complementing various scent profiles, making it a versatile and valuable ingredient in perfumery.

Scent Therapy

+ Comforting

+ Aphrodisiac

How it works

Tonka beans contain coumarin which provides a comforting warmth resembling that of the scent of vanilla.

Some individuals also find tonka bean's sweet and sensual aroma to have aphrodisiac qualities, potentially enhancing feelings of romance and intimacy.

How is it extracted?

The absolute is obtained by soaking the tonka beans in rum for almost an entire day. The next day, the beans will have dried and white crystals of coumarin will start appearing on the surface of the beans.

Coumarin, first discovered in 1868, is
the substance responsible for the aroma of the tonka bean, a scent which is later intensified during essential oil extraction.