Tonka Bean absolute is a rich and complex fragrance material derived from the seeds of the Dipteryx odorata tree, native to South America. This absolute is characterized by its warm, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma, reminiscent of vanilla, almond, and a hint of tobacco. In perfumery, Tonka Bean absolute is often used as a base note, providing depth and richness to compositions. It is commonly found in oriental and gourmand fragrances, where it enhances the overall warmth and sweetness of the scent profile. Additionally, Tonka Bean absolute can be used to round out floral and fruity accords, adding a velvety texture to the blend. From a regulatory perspective, Tonka Bean contains coumarin, which is a known allergen and is subject to IFRA restrictions. As such, perfumers should be mindful of its usage levels in formulations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Rich, sweet and creamy with a hallmark coumarin character — freshly cut hay, dried tobacco leaf, and a nutty almond-marzipan facet. Develops a warm balsamic, vanillic, slightly leathery-woody drydown that lingers softly on the skin.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| TONKA BEAN CO2 | — | — |
Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.
| Constituent | CAS | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| COUMARIN | 91-64-5 | 46.7% |
| DIHYDROCOUMARIN | 119-84-6 | 0.05% |