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Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean
At a glance

Tonka Bean is a fragrance note appearing in 1394 perfumes in this directory, built from 13 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Tonka bean smells sweet, warm and cozy, like a mix of vanilla, almond and freshly cut hay with a hint of spice and tobacco. There is a soft, powdery, slightly nutty sweetness that feels smooth and comforting rather than sugary. It is a favorite base note that rounds off sharper materials and adds depth to fougères, gourmands and orientals. It lingers on the skin, leaving a gentle, sweet, almost cuddly warmth that lasts for hours.

Tonka Bean is listed in 1394 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (87% of its appearances). It is most often paired with vanilla, bergamot, sandalwood and musk.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 2-Formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl- 4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid lactone 5-Butyl-4-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one 5-Hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic acid delta-lactone 6-Methylquinoline Phenylacetaldehyde 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane acetal Tonka Tonka bean absolute Tonka bean CO2 extract Tonka bean extract Tonka bean resinoid Tonka bean tincture
Perfumes featuring this note 1-12 1270 16a Orchard 18 Orchid Perfume 1872 for Women 1981 Indigo 1early 730 Fahrenheit 212 VIP Black 5 5Th Avenue After Five Perfume 5Th Avenue Nyc Perfume 603 Cuir Sahib 7 Cobalt 724 901 Soir Tonka 9PM 9PM Night Out A Scent A Scent by Issey Miyake A-Men Abbrivio Above the Waves Absolute Shadow Abu Dhabi