Tonka Bean and Coumarin Perfumes -The Winners
Tonka beans are a key ingredient in many vintage perfumes such as Guerlain’s Shalimar (1925), where it was used with a deft touch to give depth and diffusion to floral absolutes such as rose and jasmine. With its caramel and spice aspect, tonka is a natural for gourmand perfumes accenting notes such as vanilla and chocolate.