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Tonka Bean — The Warm Heart of Oriental Perfumery
Venezuela, Brazil, Nigeria
The seed of the Dipteryx odorata tree, native to South America. Tonka beans contain coumarin — a crystalline compound that smells of vanilla, almonds, caramel, and fresh-cut hay. The beans are dried a.
Best for — vanilla, almonds, caramel, and hay — the heart of Shalimar and countless orientals.
Sourced primarily from Venezuela and Brazil.
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