Tonka Bean Tincture 25%

$42.00
Tonka Bean Tincture 25%

Tonka Bean Tincture 25%

$42.00
Size 5ml
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Extract | Dipteryx odorata

Tonka Bean Extract (25%) is an alcohol-based extract prepared at 25% strength, used in perfumery to deliver warm, sweet, and softly spiced nuances associated with tonka bean. Supplied pre-diluted, it offers controlled dosing and easy integration into fragrance formulas.

Tonka Bean Extract presents a sweet, warm profile with facets of vanilla, almond, hay, and soft spice. The impression is smooth and comforting rather than sugary, with a gentle powdery warmth that supports both gourmand and amber structures. At 25% strength, the aroma is rounded and approachable, contributing depth without heaviness.

Tonka Bean Extract functions primarily as a heart-to-base note and modifier, adding warmth and cohesion.

Recommended concentration (of the 25% extract): 0.2–10%, depending on desired sweetness and warmth

Particularly effective in:
Amber, gourmand, and fougère compositions
Vanilla and tobacco-adjacent structures

Blends well with:
Vanilla materials, benzoin, labdanum
Florals (rose, jasmine, orange blossom)
Woods (sandalwood, cedarwood)

Because it is pre-diluted, it integrates easily into alcohol-based perfumes and trials

Concentrating to an absolute:
An absolute can be prepared from Tonka Bean Extract by allowing the alcohol to evaporate slowly. Pour the extract into a shallow dish, cover loosely with a breathable cloth, and leave for several days in a warm area with good air circulation. Once the alcohol has evaporated, a thicker, more concentrated tonka material remains.

Material Type: Botanical extract
Botanical Name: Dipteryx odorata
Plant Part: Seeds (tonka beans)
Extraction Method: Alcohol extraction
Dilution: 25% extract in alcohol
CAS Number: Not applicable (extract)
Odour Profile: Sweet, vanilla-like, almond, hay, softly spicy
Appearance: Amber to brown liquid
Solubility: Fully soluble in alcohol
Key Components: Coumarin (dominant), dihydrocoumarin, vanillin (trace), cinnamic derivatives

For external use only. Do not ingest
Contains coumarin
Alcohol-based; flammable
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–5 years when stored correctly

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