tonka bean

Note

heart

Family

sweet

Type

essential oil

Origin

Brazil

Perfumer's Notes

Tonka bean is a very popular perfume ingredient that is indispensable to the oriental family. Like vanilla and benzoin, tonka bean is used to add sweetness, depth and warmth to a fragrance. Its sweet, intoxicating scent is reminiscent of vanilla with hints of almond, cinnamon, and clove. Use up to 2%, a little bit goes a long way.

Blends Well With

amber, patchouli, sandalwood, rose, lemon, lavender

Prominent In

Angel (Thierry Mugler), Lolita Lempicka (Lolita Lempicka), Le Male (Jean Paul Gaultier), Addict (Dior)