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.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
OriginIsolated from tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata) or produced synthetically
ExtractionSolvent extraction
Chemical familyBenzopyrone
CAS number91-64-5
ProfileSweet, hay-like, almond-vanilla warmth
IFRA statusRestricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards
Cost tierLow