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Tonka Bean Essential Oil

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Tonka Bean Essential Oil

Tonka Bean Essential Oil

Ask a perfumer to name their desert-island materials, and tonka bean is almost always on the list. Distilled from the seed of the South American Dipteryx odorata tree (known as cumaru), it's one of the great warm base notes in fine fragrance – sweet, soft, and instantly comforting, with facets of vanilla, freshly cut hay, almond, and a whisper of tobacco.

That character comes largely from its naturally high coumarin content, which also makes tonka a superb fixative – it slows the fade of the lighter notes in a blend, helping a fragrance last longer and smell rounder. It's a cornerstone of oriental, amber, and gourmand accords. Two honest notes: because of its coumarin, tonka is a fragrance material for external use only – please don't ingest it, and it's used in skincare only at low, IFRA-compliant levels. Supplied from 50 ML to 10 KG, backed by COA and MSDS, from Raasa Oils.

Tonka Bean Essential Oil Benefits

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Perfumery's Base Note

Tonka is one of the most cherished materials in fine fragrance – a warm, sweet, hay-like base note with facets of vanilla, almond, and tobacco. Driven by its naturally high coumarin content, it gives depth, roundness, and a soft gourmand sweetness to oriental, amber, and gourmand accords across modern perfumery.

Natural Fixative

Beyond its scent, tonka is prized as a fixative – it slows how quickly the lighter, more volatile notes in a fragrance evaporate, helping a perfume hold its character and last longer on skin or in a candle. That fixative quality is a large part of why perfumers reach for it so often.

Comforting Aroma

Tonka's soft, sweet, vanilla-almond warmth makes it a favourite for cosy, indulgent scent profiles. Diffused or built into a candle, it lends a room a warm, comforting, gently sweet atmosphere – the aromatic equivalent of something freshly baked, which is why it anchors so many "cosy" and gourmand fragrance blends.

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Luxurious Note

Used at low levels, its coumarin content requires tonka to add a warm, sweet, sophisticated scent to perfumes, body creams, and bath products. It's chosen for the indulgent, gourmand character it lends a formulation – a touch of warmth and depth that makes scented personal care feel richer and more luxurious.

Tonka Bean Essential Oil Uses

Perfume Industry

Tonka is a perfumery cornerstone, valued as both a base note and a fixative. Its warm, sweet, hay-vanilla character blends seamlessly into oriental, amber, gourmand, and floral accords, adding richness, smoothness, and longevity to perfumes, colognes, attars, and body sprays – a favourite of fragrance designers worldwide.

Home Fragrance

Tonka's cosy, sweet, vanilla-almond warmth makes it a standout in candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, and room sprays. It brings an inviting, indulgent, gourmand character to home fragrance and helps the scent throw last longer – a distinctive base note for brands building warm, comforting, or dessert-inspired ranges.

Skincare Products

Cosmetic brands use tonka, at the low levels its coumarin content allows, to add a warm, sweet, luxurious scent to creams, body lotions, and bath essentials. Its comforting gourmand aroma enriches the sensory experience of a formulation – ideal for premium, indulgence-focused personal-care and spa lines.

Aromatherapy

In aromatherapy and spa settings, tonka's warm vanilla-like aroma is used in diffuser blends, massage bases, and ambience products to create a cosy, comforting, indulgent atmosphere. Its soft sweetness suits evening and relaxation-themed blends where a warm, enveloping scent – rather than a bright, sharp one – is wanted.

How to Use

Aromatherapy

Add a few drops to a diffuser or humidifier for a calming atmosphere.

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Skincare

Mix with a carrier oil (like coconut or jojoba oil) and apply to the skin.

Haircare

Add a few drops to your shampoo or hair oil for nourishment.

Massage

Blend with a carrier oil for a relaxing massage.

Bath Products

Add to bath water, lotions, or homemade soaps for a soothing touch.

Product Specifications

Product Name

 Tonka Bean Essential Oil

Botanical Name / Inci Name

 Dipteryx odorata

Product Category

 Essential Oil

Country of Origin

 India

Method of Extraction/ Production

 Steam Distillation

Plant Part Used

Beans (Seeds)

Cas No

 8046-22-8

Common Names

 Cumaru Oil, Tonquin Bean Oil

Blends well with

 Vanilla, Sandalwood, Rose, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Amber, Benzoin notes

Application

 Fine Perfumery, Fragrance & Fixative, Candles, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Aromatherapy

Grade

 Cosmetic

Color and Appearance

 Pale yellow to light amber liquid

Aroma

 Warm, sweet, vanilla-like with spicy undertones

Form

 Liquid

Solubility

 Soluble in alcohol and oils, Insoluble in water

Shelf Life

 2 years when stored properly

Specific Gravity

 0.930 – 0.980

Refractive Index

 1.450 – 1.510

Certificate

 COA,MSDS,TDS

Storage Instructions

 Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; keep tightly sealed

Product Datasheet

Available upon request

Safety Data Sheet

Available upon request

Packaging Sizes

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's one of the great warm base notes and natural fixatives. Its sweet, vanilla-hay-almond character adds depth, roundness, and longevity to oriental, amber, and gourmand fragrances – which is why perfumers prize it so highly across fine fragrance, candles, and luxury body care.

Only at low, IFRA-compliant dilution, and ideally under professional guidance, because of its coumarin content. Always patch test first. It should be declared as a coumarin-containing ingredient on cosmetic labels.

No, Coumarin is hepatotoxic in oral doses and is banned/restricted as a food additive in many countries. Tonka is a fragrance material for external and aromatic use only – never ingest it.

Beautifully with vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, patchouli, amber, rose, and cinnamon – ideal for gourmand, oriental, and amber accords in perfumery and candles.

Its heavier, coumarin-rich composition evaporates slowly, so it "holds" the lighter, more volatile notes in a blend – helping a fragrance keep its character and last longer on skin or in a candle.

Yes, as a supplier, bulk distributor, and wholesaler, we offer 50 ML up to 10 KG (and larger on request) at wholesale pricing, with COA and MSDS available. For bulk and export enquiries, contact our team directly.

Disclaimer

Tonka Bean Essential Oil is a concentrated, coumarin-rich fragrance/cosmetic material for external and aromatic use only – do not ingest. It is a fragrance ingredient, not a medicine or flavouring, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition (including stress, anxiety, or any emotional or medical complaint). Because of its coumarin content, use it only at low, IFRA-compliant levels in skin products, declare it on labels, dilute well, and patch test first. Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless professionally advised. Keep away from children and pets. Store cool, dark, and tightly sealed.

Caution

For external/aromatic use only – never ingest (coumarin is not food-safe). Use topically only at low, IFRA-compliant dilution and patch test first. Keep out of reach of children and pets, and avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless professionally advised. If under medical care, consult a professional before use. Discontinue if irritation occurs.