ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Tonka bean Absolute
  • Latin name: Dipterix odorata
  • Extraction: Solvent extract
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Beans
  • Origin of parts:
  • CAS: 8046-22-8

Features

  • Scent: Warm, sweet and gourmand — almond, vanilla, fresh hay, soft tobacco and a whisper of caramel
  • Scent type: Spices
  • Note: Base
  • Color: Dark amber to brownish, often with visible coumarin crystals
  • Viscosity: Thick, semi-solid to waxy at room temperature

Blends with

Vanilla, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Benzoin, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood Atlas, Frankincense

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sensual Comfort

    Tonka bean absolute wraps the senses in soft, almond-vanilla warmth. Often used in aromatherapy to promote a feeling of cozy contentment.
  • Emotional Softening

    Its rich coumarin-rich aroma is traditionally used to encourage a sense of ease after a demanding day. A few drops can help support a quiet, settled mood.
  • Perfumer's Treasure

    A prized fixative in fine perfumery, tonka deepens and lengthens any blend. It rounds sharp notes into something elegant and lingering.

Product Benefits

Atmosphere of Intimacy

Diffused in low light, tonka transforms a room into a hushed, candlelit retreat. Ideal for slow evenings and unhurried conversations.

Mood Sweetener

Its gourmand warmth may help support a sense of comfort on grey, demanding days. Think of it as a soft blanket for the senses.

Signature Scent Builder

A drop or two adds depth and personality to homemade roll-on perfumes. It makes ordinary blends feel custom-made.

Bedtime Wind-Down

Often used in aromatherapy to promote a relaxed, drowsy atmosphere before sleep. Pairs beautifully with a warm shower and clean linens.

Linen and Wardrobe Note

A whisper on a cotton sachet leaves drawers softly fragrant for weeks. Subtle, sophisticated, never overwhelming.

Ritual Anchor

Its distinctive aroma can become a personal scent-cue for slowing down. Inhale, exhale, return to yourself.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Velvet Evening Diffusion

🏅 Headline
Turn the last hour of the day into a slow, scented exhale.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- 100 ml water
- 2 drops tonka bean absolute
- 2 drops sweet orange
- 1 drop sandalwood

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with cool water. 2. Add the oils in the order listed. 3. Dim the lights and start the diffuser. 4. Sit nearby for at least 15 minutes and breathe slowly.

💡 Pro tip
Pre-warm the absolute by holding the bottle in your palm for a minute — viscous oils diffuse more evenly.

🕜 Best time
Evening, after dinner

😍 What to expect
A soft, almond-vanilla cloud that softens hard edges. The room feels gently lit, even before you light a candle.

🏅 Headline
A discreet, gourmand whisper that follows you through the day.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 2 drops tonka bean absolute
- 3 drops bergamot
- 2 drops vanilla CO2
- dark glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour jojoba into the bottle. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Cap and roll gently between palms to mix. 4. Rest for 24 hours before first use. 5. Apply to wrists, décolleté and inner elbows.

💡 Pro tip
Warm the bottle in your hands before applying — heat releases tonka's deepest facets.

🕜 Best time
Morning, after the shower

😍 What to expect
A skin-close trail of warm almond, citrus and vanilla. Soft, never loud — the kind of scent people lean in for.

🏅 Headline
A bedtime cue that turns sheets into a sensory invitation.

✨ What you need
- 50 ml amber spray bottle
- 45 ml distilled water
- 5 ml witch hazel
- 1 drop tonka bean absolute
- 3 drops lavender
- 1 drop Roman chamomile

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Combine witch hazel and oils in the bottle. 2. Shake well to disperse. 3. Add distilled water and shake again. 4. Mist pillow and sheets lightly from 30 cm away. 5. Always shake before each use.

💡 Pro tip
Spray 10 minutes before bed so the alcohol notes evaporate and only the soft tonka warmth remains.

🕜 Best time
Just before sleep

😍 What to expect
A faint sweetness on the pillow that quiets the mind. Breathing slows naturally as you settle in.

BLEND IDEAS

Slow Sunday

Purpose

  • A diffuser blend for unhurried mornings spent at home.

  • Recipe

2 drops tonka bean absolute, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops cedarwood Atlas in an ultrasonic diffuser

Second-Skin Perfume

Purpose

  • A warm, gourmand personal scent for everyday wear.

  • Recipe

In 10 ml jojoba: 1 drop tonka bean absolute, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop ylang ylang (about 2.5% dilution)

From the Amazon Canopy to the World's Finest Perfumes

A wrinkled black bean with the soul of vanilla, almond and aged tobacco.

- Harvested from the towering Dipteryx odorata tree in the rainforests of Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia, where indigenous communities have long carried the beans as fragrant talismans.

- The seeds are traditionally cured in rum, drawing crystals of coumarin to the surface and unlocking their iconic warm, hay-like sweetness.

- Beloved by master perfumers since the 19th century, tonka became the secret heart of legendary fougère and oriental fragrances.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at very low dilution — typically 0.5–1% in carrier oil for skin applications.

  • Patch test

Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, consult a qualified aromatherapist.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy and nursing due to high coumarin content.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; coumarin-rich oils may be problematic for animals.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place; gently warm before use as the absolute is semi-solid at room temperature.

Blend Ideas

Second-Skin Perfume

Purpose

A warm, gourmand personal scent for everyday wear.

Recipe

In 10 ml jojoba: 1 drop tonka bean absolute, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop ylang ylang (about 2.5% dilution)

Slow Sunday

Purpose

A diffuser blend for unhurried mornings spent at home.

Recipe

2 drops tonka bean absolute, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops cedarwood Atlas in an ultrasonic diffuser

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