Tonka bean

At a glance

Tonka bean is a sweet, hay-like material extracted from Dipteryx odorata seeds and the natural source of coumarin, central to the fougere and gourmand families.

Origin
Dipteryx odorata seeds, primarily Venezuela and Brazil
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Profile
Sweet, hay-like scent with almond and caramel facets, rich in natural coumarin
IFRA status
Restricted, coumarin content under IFRA limits
Cost tier
Medium