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Tonka Bean Oil
Tonka Bean Oil
Olfactory Notes: Vanilla, Sweet, Warm, Powdery, Coumarin, Almond, Balsamic, Tobacco
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Information About Tonka Bean Oil
Key Features
- 100% natural oil from tonka bean seeds
- Adds warmth, sweetness, and depth to base notes
- Ideal for amber, gourmand, woody, and fougère accords
- Natural source of coumarin, a powerful scent and fixative
- Suitable for perfumes, attars, incense, and solid fragrances
About Tonka Bean Oil
Tonka Bean Oil is a rich, warm, and sweetly aromatic essential oil extracted from the seeds of the Dipteryx odorata tree. Known for its naturally high coumarin content, this luxurious oil offers a creamy, powdery, vanilla-like aroma with soft almond, caramel, and tobacco undertones. It is widely used in gourmand, oriental, ambery, and fougère-style perfumes as a natural fixative and comforting base note.
Tonka Bean Oil deepens the sweetness and warmth of blends and works beautifully with ingredients like Ethyl Vanillin, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, and Ambroxan to create cozy and long-lasting fragrances.
Technical Data
INCI Name: Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Seed Oil
CAS Number: 8024-04-2
Molecular Composition: Natural mix rich in coumarin
Appearance: Pale to medium yellow oil
Odor Description: Sweet, warm, vanilla-like, almond, slightly spicy
Purity: 100% natural essential oil
Melting Point: Not applicable
Boiling Point: ~220–260°C (estimated based on constituents)
Flash Point: ~100°C
Density: ~0.95 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and oils
Recommended Usage: 0.1%–2% depending on formula and IFRA category
Category: Natural Fixative / Gourmand Base – Perfumery Use Only
Application Tips
Use 0.5–1.5% Tonka Bean Oil to create cozy and elegant base notes. Pair with Ethyl Vanillin, Tolu Balsam, and Ambroxan to build rich amber or sweet woody accords. Great in oil-based perfumes, incense pastes, and solid perfumes.
Pro Tip
💡 Want to make your amber or dessert perfume richer and smoother? 🍮🔥 Add 1% Tonka Bean Oil with Benzoin and Ethyl Vanillin for a warm, sweet base that lingers like soft caramel and powdery vanilla. ✨🧴
FAQ
Q1: Is Tonka Bean Oil the same as synthetic coumarin?
No. While both contain coumarin, Tonka Bean Oil is a natural essential oil with a more complex, soft, and warm scent profile.
Q2: Can I use this in oil-based perfumes and attars?
Yes! It's fully compatible with oils and blends easily with fixatives and sweet base materials.
Q3: Is it safe for skin-contact products?
Tonka Bean Oil contains natural coumarin and is restricted by IFRA. Always follow proper usage levels and safety guidelines.
Q4: What does it pair well with?
Best with vanilla, amber, woods, musks, benzoin, ethyl maltol, and balsamic ingredients for cozy or elegant finishes.
Q5: Is it suitable for candles or incense?
Absolutely. It adds a creamy sweetness and fixative power to wax and incense formulations.
Documentation
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