Wildcrafted Tonka Bean Absolute | Dipteryx Odorata

Overview

A powerful tonka-bean aromatic material with a rich vanilla-caramel, hay-like and powdery profile. It adds sweetness, warmth and persistence to perfume, soap and candle compositions, functioning as a deep base note and fixative.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
• Family: Fabaceae
• Common names: Tonka bean, cumaru
• Part used: Beans/seeds
• Appearance: Brown and viscous
• Country of origin: Brazil
• Perfumery note: Base; fixative

Aromatic Profile

Very strong and persistent, with creamy vanilla, caramel, sweet hay and soft spice over balsamic, powdery and herbal undertones. Warm, gourmand and fixative.

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated botanical absolute for diluted fragrance formulation.

Technical Details

• INCI: Dipteryx Odorata bean absolute
• Extraction: CO2 Extraction
• Plant part: Beans
• Appearance: Brown. Viscous

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a base note and fixative in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Blends with Amber Oil – Fossilized, Ambrette, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Butter CO2, Carnation

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.