Tonka Bean Infused Oil.

Vanilla at the first breath, and then so much more: dark, woody notes, sweet floral highlights, a hint of tobacco, and underneath it all the smell of an old hay barn. This infusion is complex enough to wear entirely alone.

It is made from the dried beans of Dipteryx odorata, imported from South America and infused in our Fractionated Coconut Oil. The scent is rich in coumarin, and perfumers know tonka for its power to anchor aromas, making a blend last on the skin. It is lovely with sweet or blood orange, and surprisingly delightful with lemon. Tobacco absolute is a natural partner, Atlas Cedarwood turns it into a beard oil, and with Agarwood it makes a marvelous unisex perfume, perhaps layered with Rose CO2. Opoponax shines as a middle note, for example with rose geranium.

Details

• Botanical name: Dipteryx odorata
• Dried beans from South America, infused in Fractionated Coconut Oil
• For perfumery, as an aromatic anchor and extender
• Also blends with lavender, lavandin, rose, clary sage, coconut, cinnamon, vetiver, ylang ylang, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla

How to use

This is a very strong infusion. For an after-bath or body oil, start with a 15 percent dilution in your favorite carrier, such as jojoba, sweet almond or virgin coconut oil; you can always add more. In perfume, let it sit at the base and hold everything else in place.

A warm, dark-sweet anchor for the perfumer's shelf.