Coumarin

At a glance

A sweet, hay-like, almond-vanilla-scented lactone first isolated from tonka beans; now largely synthesized, it is a cornerstone of fougere fragrances.

Origin
Isolated from tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata) or produced synthetically
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Benzopyrone
Profile
Sweet, hay-like, almond-vanilla warmth
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · Sources: IFRA Standards documentation on coumarin restrictions, tonka bean and aroma-chemical reference literature· last checked 2026-08-23