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A fragrance to nuzzle into, to cuddle up to. A scent so familiar, it feels like home.

That snug feeling, as the days start to get colder, there is a crispness in the air and the scent of honeyed nuts roasting fills the streets. The need for warmth as the light closes in. Sesame, almond and green hazelnut sink into cushions sweet Frankincense, ambery Myrrh and luxurious labdanum. Chocolatey, earthy, patchouli enhances roasted tonka beans. 

Green Hazelnut, Sesame Absolute, Tonka Bean Absolute, Heliotrope, Almond, Vanilla, Frankincense, Myrrh, Labdanum, Iris Absolute

Emmanuelle Moeglin

Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Anisyl Alcohol

"Created blending two Essential Tonka Sesame & Amber Iris. That snug feeling, as the days start to get colder, there is a crispness in the air and the scent of honeyed nuts roasting fills the streets. The need for warmth as the light closes in. Sesame, almond and green hazelnut sink into cushions of vanilla, sweet Frankincense, ambery Myrrh and luxurious labdanum. Chocolatey, earthy, patchouli enhances roasted tonka beans. Tonka Extraordinaire is a scent to nuzzle into, to cuddle up to. A scent so familiar, it feels like home."

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Experimental Perfume Club Tonka Sesame Eau de Parfum 50ml

The kumaru tree is the muse behind the Tonka/Sesame Eau de Parfum. The gourmand scent offering from the Experimental Perfume Club evokes visions of towering groves bathing in the sun, imbuing the air with nuances of flowers, woods and roasted nuts.

Deliciously warm and fresh, the fragrance blends a medley of green hazelnut, almond and tonka bean with earthy patchouli, grounded with the camphoraceous aroma of cedarwood. Intertwined with a powdery heliotrope accord, the perfume comforts the senses with its inviting aroma.

The refillable perfume forms a part of the ‘Essential’ collection. Wear alone to enjoy the full delectable character of the scent, or layer with another ‘Essential’ to create your own olfactive signature.

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12 Best Tonka Bean Fragrances For Women

The note of tonka bean is a beautiful fragrance note with great versatility. Not only can it be used in fresher fragrances, but also in sweeter ones. Because of the versatility, the note of tonka bean is often used, but what are the best tonka bean fragrances for women?

What Is The Note Of Tonka Bean And How Does It Smell

The note of tonka bean is an interesting fragrance note. Tonka beans are fruits, coming from a tropical tree called the Dipteryx odorata, and these tonka bean fruits contain something called coumarin. Naturally, the tonka beans contain about 1-3% coumarin, but this can be increased to about 90%. This is called tonka bean absolute.

Now, depending on the percentage of coumarin, the scent varies. A lower percentage of tonka bean, for example, creates a more natural and green scent. This works great in fresher, more aromatic fragrances.

A higher percentage, or tonka bean absolute, has a much sweeter scent. This sweet scent is somewhat reminiscent of the sweet scent of tobacco, but there’s also a creamy vibe to it as well. This creamy, sweet, and rich scent is the most commonly used version of the note of tonka bean, as it has a much more prominent scent.

Regardless of the percentage of coumarin, the note of tonka bean is sure to add a whole new layer to a fragrance, whether it’s a creamy sweetness or a natural freshness. Below are some of the best tonka bean fragrances for women, in no particular order!

1. Guerlain Tonka Imperiale

Scent:  Guerlain Tonka Imperiale is a truly fantastic fragrance with a rich and luxurious scent. This fragrance opens with an aromatic scent of sweet tobacco, supported by a few subtle woody notes. Quickly after the opening, a sweet scent of tonka bean is added, giving the fragrance a luxurious and rich feel. Added to the tonka bean is the note of almond, giving the fragrance a creamy, slightly gourmand scent. In the dry down, a very faint scent of smoky incense makes itself known, giving the fragrance mature dry down.

Notes:  The top notes of Guerlain Tonka Imperiale are rosemary, bitter almond, and bergamot. The middle notes are tobacco, jasmine, and tonka bean. The base notes are pine, cedar, and incense.

Best for:  Guerlain Tonka Imperiale is a truly stunning fragrance with a rich and luxurious scent of tonka bean. This fragrance is on the sweeter side, making it better for the colder months, however, it can be worn at night all year long. Throughout the day, this fragrance is great for casual wear, but it truly shines in a more formal setting. This fragrance smells like what you’d imagine a millionaire to smell like, so make sure you dress up a bit and be your best self. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

2. Christian Dior Dior Addict

Scent:  Christian Dior Dior Addict is a gorgeous fragrance with a sweet and addictive scent. This fragrance opens with a soft scent of fruits, supported by a bunch of white floral notes. This creates a beautiful and intoxicating scent that only becomes better. After the opening, a gorgeous, creamy scent of vanilla and tonka bean is added, giving the fragrance a seductive and sweet scent. This blends in perfectly with the sweet fruits and white florals, leaving you with an overall masterpiece.

Notes:  The top notes of Christian Dior Dior Addict are blackberry and mandarin leaves. The middle notes are rose, jasmine, orange blossom, and night-blooming cereus. The base notes are vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.

Best for: Christian Dior Dior Addict is a gorgeous fragrance with a sweet and seductive scent. Such a scent is perfect for the colder months, where it provides you with a warm and cozy feel. During the colder months, this fragrance is great for casual everyday wear, but it truly shines at night. Wearing this on a night out or a date will make you irresistible. Overall, this is a truly beautiful fragrance with a seductive and addictive scent. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

3. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka

Scent:  Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka is a truly fantastic fragrance with a sweet and creamy scent. This fragrance opens with a soft scent of lavender, however, this is quickly overshadowed by the other notes. Quickly after the opening, a sweet and resinous scent of myrrh comes forth, as well as the creamy, rich, and sweet scent of tonka bean. This scent will stay there for the remainder of the fragrance, but it is accompanied by the notes of almond and vanilla is the base. Overall, this is a creamy, rich, and sweet fragrance with a lovely scent.

Notes:  The top note of Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka is lavender. The middle note is myrrh and the base notes are almond, tonka bean, and vanilla.

Best for:  Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka is a fantastic cold-weather fragrance, perfect for the fall and winter. The sweet and creamy scent is perfect for casual everyday wear, as it provides you with such a comforting and cozy scent. However, you can also wear this to the office or any other formal occasion, as this fragrance is extremely inoffensive. Overall, you get a likable and versatile fragrance that can be worn pretty much all the time. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

4. Le Labo Tonka 25

Scent:  Le Labo Tonka 25 is a fantastic fragrance with a clean and powdery scent. This fragrance opens with a beautiful scent of fresh and vibrant orange blossom, supported by a slightly fresh scent of tonka bean. After a little while, the tonka bean becomes a bit more creamy, blending in nicely with the powdery feel of the orange blossom. When this fragrance starts to dry down, a clean scent of musk makes itself known. Along with the musk comes a slightly sweet scent of vanilla, leaving you with an overall sweet and clean scent.

Notes:  The notes of Le Labo Tonka 25 are orange blossom, vanilla, musk, styrax, tonka bean, and cedar.

Best for:  Le Labo Tonka 25 is a fantastic fragrance that you can easily wear all year long. This fragrance has a fresh and powdery opening and a clean and sweet dry down, making it work well with any temperature. Throughout the year, this fragrance is great for casual daytime wear, either during the day or the night. But, it also works great as a formal fragrance, as the powderiness gives it a luxurious and classy feel. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

5. Bottega Veneta Knot

Scent:  Bottega Veneta Knot is a beautiful fragrance with a fresh scent of citruses and white florals. This fragrance opens with a gorgeous and bitter scent of citruses. This creates a sunny and fresh scent that only becomes nicer. After the opening, a bunch of floral notes make themselves known, giving the fragrance a fresh and slightly powdery feel . In the dry down, a clean scent of musk and tonka bean is added, making the fragrance even fresher and more outgoing. This leaves you with an overall fresh and clean fragrance that smells like pure sunshine.

Notes:  The top notes of Bottega Veneta Knot are orange blossom, neroli, mandarin, lime, and clementine. The middle notes are peony, lavender, and white rose. The base notes are tonka bean and musk.

Best for:  Bottega Veneta Knot is a beautiful fragrance with a fresh and sunny scent. Such a scent is perfect for the warmer months, where it will provide you with a refreshing and uplifting vibe. During the warmer months, this is a fantastic fragrance to wear casually all throughout the day. Whether you’re hanging out with friends, running errands, or going shopping, this fragrance will fit in perfectly. And, due to the clean and inoffensive scent, you can also wear it to the office if you’d like. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

6. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Scent:  Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is a truly gorgeous fragrance with a beautiful scent. This fragrance opens with a sweet scent of tobacco, supported by a few spices. Quickly after the opening, the note of cacao is added, giving the fragrance a rich and deep scent. From here on, the notes of vanilla and tonka bean are added, giving the fragrance an even more beautiful scent. In the base, there’s the note of dried fruits, giving the fragrance an almost dusty feel. This leaves you with an overall luxurious, elegant, and gorgeous-smelling fragrance.

Notes:  The top notes of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille are tobacco leaves and spicy notes. The middle notes are cacao, vanilla, tobacco blossom, and tonka bean. The base notes are dried fruits and woody notes.

Best for:  Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is a fantastic cold-weather fragrance, perfect for the fall and winter. This fragrance has a truly beautiful scent of sweet tobacco and vanilla, creating a warm and cozy scent. During the colder months, this fragrance is great for everyday casual wear, either during the day or the night. However, due to the elegance, this fragrance is also great for a formal occasion. Honestly, a fragrance like this works great anywhere. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

7. Lancome La Vie Est Belle

Scent:  Lancome La Vie Est Belle is a fantastic fragrance with a sweet and crowd-pleasing scent. This fragrance immediately opens with a sweet and sugary scent of fruits. Quickly after the opening, however, a beautiful, creamy, and sweet scent makes itself known. This sweet scent comes from the notes of vanilla, praline, and tonka bean, creating an almost almond-like, gourmand scent. This creamy, sweet scent goes perfectly with the sugary fruits from the opening, leaving you with an overall gorgeous and likable scent.

Notes:  The top notes of Lancome La Vie Est Belle are pear and blackcurrant. The middle notes are orange blossom, jasmine, and iris. The base notes are praline, vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli.

Best for:  Lancome La Vie Est Belle is a beautiful, crowd-pleasing scent that’s perfect for the fall and winter. This fragrance is quite sweet, which could be a little too strong for the warmer months. During the colder months, however, this fragrance is perfect. You can easily wear this casually throughout the day, but it also works great as a nighttime fragrance and you can even wear it to a date if you’d like. Overall, this is a versatile and crowd-pleasing fragrance, perfect for any woman. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

8. Guerlain Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant

Scent:  Guerlain Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant is a beautiful fragrance with a warm and sweet scent. This fragrance opens with a sweet and waxy scent, almost creating a lipstick-like feel. This lipsticky feel, however, quickly disappears again, leaving you with a creamy and sweet scent of almond, vanilla, and tonka bean. This makes for a fantastic gourmand scent that will stay there for the remainder of the fragrance. In the dry down, though, a dry and balsamic scent of styrax comes forth, balancing out the gourmand feel.

Notes:  The top note of Guerlain Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant is tangerine. The middle note is almond and the base notes are vanilla, styrax, and tonka bean.

Best for:  Guerlain Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder months. This fragrance has a beautiful gourmand scent of sweet vanilla and tonka bean, which will provide you with a warm and cozy feel. During the colder months, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear, however, there’s a sense of class to this fragrance that makes it work well in a formal setting as well. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

9. Guerlain Shalimar

Scent:  Guerlain Shalimar is a lovely fragrance with an interesting and beautiful scent. This fragrance opens with a light scent of citruses, supported by a few powdery floral notes. Quickly after the opening, a leathery, warm scent comes forth, giving the fragrance some depth and richness. In the dry down, a sweet scent of vanilla and tonka bean makes itself known, giving the fragrance a creamy and lovely scent. In the dry down, there’s a musky undertone present as well, leaving you with an overall complex and beautiful fragrance.

Notes:  The top notes of Guerlain Shalimar are lemon, bergamot, cedar, mandarin, and citruses. The middle notes are rose, vetiver, jasmine, iris, and patchouli. The base notes are civet, tonka bean, musk, opoponax, incense, sandalwood, vanilla, and leather.

Best for:  Guerlain Shalimar is a fantastic fragrance that’s perfect for the fall and winter. Even though this fragrance opens with some fresh citruses, this fragrance is on the sweeter and heavier side, which is best worn when the temperatures are lower. During these colder months, this fragrance can be worn pretty much whenever you’d like. It’s perfect for casual everyday wear, great for nighttime wear, but also great to wear to the office. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

10. Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse

Scent:  Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse is a beautiful fragrance with a dark and sweet scent. This fragrance opens with a rich and slightly balsamic scent , immediately setting the tone for this fragrance. After a little while, the fragrance becomes much sweeter with the addition of vanilla and tonka bean. This is also the moment where a fruity hint of cherry makes itself known, giving the fragrance a unique touch. When this fragrance starts to dry down, you’re left with a beautiful, rich, dark, and sweet fragrance with an extremely likable and high-quality scent.

Notes:  The top notes of Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse are bergamot, mint, and lavender. The middle notes are jasmine, freesia, and cherry. The base notes are dark chocolate, vanilla, cedar, sandalwood, caramel, leather, benzoin, coconut, and tonka bean.

Best for:  Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and winter. This fragrance has a gorgeous and sweet scent, which is perfect for the colder months. During the colder months, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear but also works great at night as well. And, due to the luxurious scent, you can also wear this to any formal occasion as well. There really is no going wrong with such a qualitative and fantastic smelling fragrance. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

11. Zara Femme Intense

Scent:  Zara Femme Intense is a great fragrance with a simple, yet delightful scent. This fragrance opens with a sweet scent of vanilla, which will stay there for the remainder of the fragrance. Every now and then, a subtle hint of peony peeks through, giving the fragrance a soft freshness. When this fragrance starts to dry down, however, the peony completely disappears, making way for the creamy and rich scent of tonka bean. This leaves you with an overall simple, but great-smelling and long-lasting fragrance.

Notes:  The top note of Zara Femme Intense is peony. The middle note is vanilla and the base note is tonka bean.

Best for: Zara Femme Intense is a great fragrance to wear during the spring, fall, and winter. This fragrance is mainly focussed on the vanilla and tonka bean, which could make it a little too strong for the summer. During the other seasons, however, this fragrance is perfect. This is the perfect dumb-reach fragrance. One that you can throw on without having to think about it, regardless of the occasion. And on top of that, this fragrance is also very affordable as well. Most Zara fragrances aren’t really sold online, though, so make sure to give this a try in a Zara store near you!

12. Byredo Eleventh Hour

Scent:  Byredo Eleventh Hour is a beautiful fragrance with a warm and spicy scent. The spiciness immediately introduces itself in the opening with a blast of fresh pepper. Added to the pepper are cloves and cinnamon, creating an explosion of spices. Quickly after the opening, a boozy undertone makes itself known, giving the fragrance a warm and cozy vibe. When this fragrance starts to dry down, it becomes a bit more rounded and sweeter, leaving you with an overall beautiful fragrance with a warm, spicy, and intoxicating scent.

Notes:  The top notes of Byredo Eleventh Hour are bergamot and Sichuan pepper. The middle notes are plum, carrot seeds, rum, and fig. The base notes are Iso E Super, olibanum, cedar, labdanum, Cashmere woods, and tonka bean.

Best for:  Byredo Eleventh Hour is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and winter. This fragrance has a gorgeous scent of warm spices, which would be a little too strong for the warmer months. During the colder months, however, this fragrance is perfect. You can easily wear this casual throughout the day, but it also works great at night. You could even wear it to a date or a fancy dinner if you’d like. If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can check it out over here on Amazon!

Should You Have A Tonka Bean Fragrance

Tonka bean fragrances are fantastic fragrances. With their interesting and addictive scents, you’ll never go wrong with them. Even though owning a fragrance purely for the note of tonka bean might not be necessary, it’s definitely worth trying out.

Most tonka bean fragrances are on the sweeter side, which makes them perfect for the colder months. And because most tonka bean fragrances have that seductive quality to them, they work great during both the day and the night.

Overall, owning a tonka bean fragrance will never be a bad thing. They smell fantastic and are versatile. What more do you want? I’d recommend you take a good look at the fragrances listed above and see which of these tonka bean fragrances would fit you perfectly!

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Tonka Bean – The Secret Ingredient To Many Scented Products

Tonka beans are the seeds of a large tree known as the Coumarou  that is indigenous to the rainforests of Central and South America. Although highly prized for its hardwood timber, its true claim to fame lies in the intoxicating, complex fragrance of its seeds, which bear enticing notes of milky, deeply sweet vanilla, cherry, tobacco, smoke and hints of cinnamon, soft, bittersweet almond and warm, spicy clove .

Coumarin has been widely used in the flavoring of pipe-tobacco and cigarettes. In the modern world, this sweet odor is almost always associated with tobacco scents. While a tobacco absolute does not contain any significant amount of coumarin, it is often paired with this compound in tobacco accords in perfumes.

What Is  Coumarin?

A chemical compound called coumarin  is (aka coumarin) found within the seeds of the tonka bean is the source of the tonka bean’s distinctive aroma and bitter taste. Coumarin also occurs naturally in many other plants, including: cassia; cinnamon; vanilla; sweet clover; strawberries; sour cherries; black currant ; lavender; licorice and apricots. It is this aromatic amalgam that is the source of the sweet smell of freshly cut grass .

Scientifically speaking, coumarin is a lactone, which is defined as an organic compound containing an amalgam derived from carboxylic acid and alcohol. Lactones used in perfumery are generally known for a fatty, waxy scent that is reminiscent of coconut and milk. Coumarinhas many biological characteristics, including: anti-microbial; anti-viral; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties.

The outer surface of tonka beans is black and wrinkled, but the insides are smooth and brown. About the size of a Brazil nut, these beans have pods that when cracked reveal a thick brown fruit. The aroma that is released from this process is positively intoxicating, and in perfumery is often considered a stand-in for vanilla. Perhaps more correctly, it enhances vanilla as well as fruity and floral scents.

History of The Tonka Bean In The Perfume Industry

No one can say exactly which was the first synthetic material utilized in the making of perfume, but it is known that fractions of essential oils were among the first experimental materials to be isolated from their natural sources. The honor of ‘first’ appears to be a close tie between benzaldehyde and coumarin. In 1820, a man named August Vogel was the very first to isolate coumarin from tonka beans, although he believed it was benzoic acid.

In that same year, a French pharmacist named Nicholas Jean Baptiste Gaston Guibourt discovered Vogel’s error and named the new compound  Coumarin . William Henry Perkin, an English chemist was the first to develop this amalgam in a laboratory in 1868. A decade later, he also invented the industrial production of the substance.

It is said in some circles that the modern era in perfume history began in 1884, when the owner and perfumer of Houbigant created Fougére Royale , which is believed to be the very first fragrance to contain synthetic ingredients. Its main accord was comprised of lavender, oak moss and about 10% coumarin. The name of the perfume grew to expand into a large fragrance family known as fougeres . To this day, this category persists, and it is considered to be among the few exclusively masculine genres of scents.

By the 1940s, artificial coumarin, which was one of the first synthetic additives, was readily available and very inexpensive. It took the culinary world by storm and the perfume industry soon followed suit.

Tonka Beans In Gastronomy

British chefs use tonka beans in cocktail syrups and grate their shavings over pastries, while French culinary masters create tonka bean–infused ice creams and custards. The French are so obsessed with the flavor of this bean that they even have a name for it: fièvre tonka , or “tonka fever.”

The Tonka Bean Used In Perfumery

It all began in 1793 when the cumaru fruit was first introduced to the French people. This sensual, vanilla-esque aroma is used in perfume because it both improves the lifetime of the fragrance as well as enhances its diverse notes. It is also widely used as a substitute for musk. Tonka beans are integral to the chemical composition of Guerlain’s iconic scent, Shalimar .

While the foundation of oriental perfumery lies in the pleasing, softly beguiling vanilla scent of the tonka bean, its influence is not exclusive to this aspect. In fact, the warm impact of coumarin can be discerned almost everywhere perfume is created. The popularity of these beans, particularly in masculine and oriental fragrances, lies in their complex, rich aroma and their significant adhesive properties.

The universal appeal of this flavorful bean can be seen (and inhaled) almost everywhere in today’s vast marketplace. They are key ingredients in various consumer sectors concerning gastronomic scents and personal care products, which include: shampoos, lotions, soaps, candles, cosmetics, bubble bath and incense. The Tonka bean is a formidable fragrance ingredient that is both versatile and timeless.

Tonka beans work best in spicy and sweet scents featuring notes that are similar. These include: clove, vanilla, heliotrope, bitter almonds and cinnamon. They also blend well with notes of patchouli , sandalwood, rose, lemon peel and lavender.

Interesting Facts About The Tonka Bean

• The Tonka Bean Is Rumored To Have Mystical Properties

In some cultures, the tonka bean is considered an aphrodisiac, and is used as a “love-wishing bean.” It is also believed to have the power to summon both courage and money. Some pagan cultures believed that crushed tonka beans in herbal tea boost the immune system, help to relieve depression, confusion and negativity.

• Tonka Beans Are A Major Source of Coumarin

According to the BBC, this controversial ingredient is said to be the “most delicious ingredient you never heard of.” Coumarin can be found in cinnamon (cassia), tobacco, e-cigarettes, cosmetics , deodorants, hand soap, shower gels, and detergents.

• The United States Is The Largest Importer of Tonka Beans

Although legally banned in the United States since 1954, it is perfectly legal to add coumarin to tobacco and cosmetics. The United States imports these beans almost exclusively for the tobacco industry.

• The Tonka Bean Has A Potent Fragrance Profile

Just a sprinkle of shavings from this bean is enough to create a rich and memorable aroma. When used in cuisine, some chefs claim that a single tonka bean can flavor as many as 80 dishes.

• Tonka Beans Should Not Be Consumed In Large Quantities

These beans can be highly toxic and even lethal. However, it is estimated that at least 30 entire tonka beans would need to be consumed in order to approach toxic levels, which is about the same volume at which nutmeg and other everyday spices are considered potentially toxic.

• Tonka Beans Have Medicinal And Aroma-therapeutic Qualities

They are known to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, relieve stress and depression and boost the immune system. Tonka beans were once widely used in medicine as a treatment for cramps, nausea, cough, spasms, and tuberculosis.

• Venezuela, Brazil and Columbia Are The Major Producers Of Tonka Beans

Harvesting these beans has generated income for thousands of South American rural communities situated within diverse forest ecosystems. They serve as a buffer when other jobs are scarce.

• The Tonka Bean Gets Its Name From The Galibi Language

Spoken in an area of French Guyana, the word, tonka , derives from the Galibi (Carib) tongue, which is spoken in French Guiana. The Galibi word, tonqua or tonquin translates to bean. In another language of the same region, tonka  is also the name for the tree on which the seeds grow.

• The Tropical Tree Was Originally Cultivated For Its Beautiful Purple Flowers

Each Cumaru tree contains only one tonka bean. Its bark is also known as Brazilian teak. It is an increasingly popular hardwood used for flooring in the United States. It has a very appealing natural color variation and is considered quite durable.

• 90% Of Modern Perfumes Contain Coumarin

This fact can be easily ascertained by reviewing the list of ingredients found on perfume packaging. Experts surmise that every other perfume in the world has more than 1% of coumarin.

A Leading Fragrance Manufacturer And Supplier

We have been a leader and pioneer within the perfume industry for more than seventy years. We are masters at blending essences into an harmonious mélange that becomes altogether a different and singular fragrance. This requires much patience and painstaking research and repeated modifications. It is an artistic accomplishment that cannot be measured within the confines of time.

Our Chief Perfumer, Roger Howell , and a number of our other amazing team member’s efforts were recently featured in a local ABC news piece about the power of scent. Give it watch, or continue reading.

Our superior formulations are the byproducts of meticulous research and cutting edge technologies performed in our 85,000-square-foot Technology Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our chemists and researchers behind the scenes lie at the heart of our constant state of innovation within the world of industrial science. We always remain on top of industry trends , and our laboratories are equipped with the best state-of-the-art tools that money can buy. These include: gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, head-space analysis, distillation, extraction and quality control technology.

Our one-of-a-kind scents are used for a myriad of products including: superior quality perfumes; scent branding; personal care products; candles and diffusers and fragrances for home products . In addition, we have proven our mettle whenever it comes to translating any company’s vision into fragrance terms that will attract and engage consumers. This requires much patience and painstaking research and repeated modifications.

Alpha Aromatics And The Tonka Bean

We use tonka beans in some of our most iconic fragrances. Below are a few of the most memorable.

Particularly popular in hotels because it evokes contemplation and cleanliness, this scent has psychological undertones as well. It promotes the unspoken promise of a new start, a fresh beginning and washing away of all bad things.

This sweet, fresh, earthy and floral scent is the result of a natural release of plant oils from the soil, bacterial spores and ozone. The top notes also contain tinges of citrus and newly mown hay. Heart notes of strong, sweet lavender, romantic rose and aromatic, peppery sage blend into base notes of earthy musk and woody cedar that finish the fragrance.

• White Tea And Fig

This fruity, citrusy fragrance whispers of white tea and the Orient, and is the signature scent of the Bernic Hotel located in midtown Manhattan. Top notes of sweet fig give way to heart notes of white tea bud, aromatic jasmine and romantic, musky rose. The scent finishes with a base note of cedar, creamy amber and sensual musk. A complex, luxurious and exotic blend, this scent fares well in newer edifices and complexes because it is clean and fresh.

• Cucumber Violet

The combination of a crisp cucumber element and sweetly elusive violet in this natural fragrance is erotically very pleasing to women. Top notes of cucumber, stimulating lemon and fresh air are followed by a middle note of bitter, heavy and spicy pettigrain, green, herbal celery seed, sweet, exotic jasmine and cool, minty spearmint leaves. The scent finishes with a soothing black tea base note.

• Lavender Blossom Honeysuckle

This herbaceous, floral scent begins with a top note of bright, zesty citron, which is also known as the grandfather of citrus . The formulation enfolds a middle note hallmarked by wild and sweet honeysuckle, spicy and musky rose and fresh, sugary lavender blossom. A subtle woody base note completes the fragrance.

The fragrance of the sea is unmistakable, intoxicating and universal, and this scent comes as close to capturing its timeless allure as any other found anywhere. Seaweed, marine life and natural brine all sail on the wings of cool breezes on warm summer days and nights. The perfect scent for resorts and hotels along beaches and waterfronts, its top note is comprised of a sea spray of ozone and invigorating citrus. Middle notes of salty green flow into a base note of mossy sea musk.

• Scensational

Sultry and rich, this scent is marked by top notes of subtle, powdery, sweet-tart pomegranate, fresh, green pear, playful mandarin and dry green palm. Middle notes of tropical, milky coconut and earthy herbal geranium evoke images of sleepy sapphire lagoons and soft summer breezes. The finishing base note lends a masculine aspect to this fragrance with its warm, resinous earthy amber, woody cedar, musky driftwood and mossy green aspects.

• Island Blossom Guava

The allure of exotic and far away realms pervades this tropical floral blend that opens with a top note of dry, aromatic citron, fresh, fruity casaba melon and clean, bright guava. A heart note of sweet, floral and grassy passion flower, exotic jasmine and somewhat sugary and fresh orange blossom follows and blend into a base note of subtle, soothing sandalwood that finishes the scent.

• New Mown Hay (Foin Coupe)

A scent most popular at the turn of the last century, its potency transports users to the French countryside and evokes the distinct fragrance of newly-mown sweet hay , and thus its moniker. Its sweetness is attributed to the presence of coumarin, which is naturally-occurring in spring grass. Considered a model fragrance in the sense that it is pure and unpretentious, this down-home blend of fresh hay notes is brightened by touches of sweet jasmine, citrus and floral and fruity notes.

In Conclusion

The tonka bean is vitally important to the modern perfume industry and is featured and treasured in many iconic scents. Like all things powerful, it must be treated with respect, which means blending it correctly and masterfully in order to be effective. A little goes a long way and our expert perfumers at Alpha Aromatics understand its highly fragrant and controversial power.

Send us a message or call our experts today for help in creating your own tonka bean-based scent.

Final thought on fragrance:   Fragrance takes you on a journey of time. You can walk down the street and pass someone and get taken back 20 years. ~ Daphne Guinness

This article was created with the insight and direction of our chief perfumer, Roger Howell, our President and CEO, Arnold Zlotnik, and the Alpha perfumery management and staff. Learn more about our company’s mission, our credentialed and degreed perfumers and quality control staff, as well as the passion we pour into our every fragrance creation.

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