Tonka Bean Perfumes & Fragrances

The Scent Profile

Tonka bean is a warm, sweet note with a creamy, almond-like and slightly spicy scent profile. It can smell like vanilla, hay, tobacco, caramel or soft powder, giving tonka bean fragrances a smooth and addictive warmth.

How Tonka Bean Is Used in Fragrance

Tonka bean is most often used as a base note, adding sweetness, depth and a soft sensual finish. It appears in gourmand, amber, fougère, woody and spicy fragrances, often paired with vanilla, lavender, almond, tobacco, cinnamon, sandalwood, musk or amber. Look for tonka bean if you like scents that feel creamy, warm, comforting and quietly seductive.