Base Note
Tonka Bean
Warm, sweet, and almondlike with vanilla, hay, and soft tobacco facets.
Tonka bean has a warm sweetness that feels deeper than vanilla alone. It can suggest almond, soft tobacco, hay, and warm skin all at once.
Provenance
The Origin
Tonka beans are the seeds of Dipteryx odorata trees native to South America and are naturally rich in coumarin.
In Perfumery
Why We Use It
Tonka bean adds warmth and softness, blending beautifully into vanilla, amber, tobacco, and woody accords.
Companions
Pairing Notes
VanillaTobacco LeafAmberSandalwoodLavender