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    Tonka Bean “Signature” Absolute

    Tonka Bean “Signature” Absolute

    CAS: 8046-22-8
    Variety: Dipterix odorata Will.
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    If you have been searching for the holy grail of tonka, you have found it. Intensely edible, warm, spicy and sweet, this absolute is the profound expression of the full aroma of the beans. In this incredibly complex scent is the gourmand odour of delicious French patisserie, the vanilla sweetness of puddings, and a warm fond of subtle spices centred around a delicate cinnamon note.

    We offer this incredible product from V. MANE Fils at 10% dilution in pure and natural Triethyl Citrate (an odourless isolate from citrus) or pure. In pure form tonka bean is a solid paste.

    In describing tonka absolute, Arctander says: ‘Tonka absolute is a semi solid or crystalline mass of pale amber or pale brownish-yellow color Its odor is very rich, sweet and warm, distinctly coumarinic / herbaceous, with a prune-like, or caramelic-sweet undertone. The odor description “tobacco-like” is somewhat confusing since Tonka tincture has been used quite extensively in the flavoring of cured tobacco leaves. The absolute consists of 20-45% coumarin, but the effect of a true Tonka absolute goes far beyond that of the coumarin contained in the absolute.

    Tonka is a fixative and non-floral sweetener which introduces warm notes in chypres, fougères, new mown hay bases, lavender bouquets, Oriental bases, etc. It blends well with: Lavender, lavandin, clary sage, bergamot, oakmoss.’

    Origin: Brazil
    Part: Beans
    Method: Solvent extraction

    Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Mane.

    IFRA 51: 2% in finished product (Cat. 4)
    Average Use: 0.64% in a perfume compound
    Appearance: Pale straw coloured paste
    Longevity: > 400 hours on a smelling strip

    General Information

    Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.

    All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.

    IFRA Standards

    Permitted amounts in finished product:

    IFRA 51: 2%

    These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...

    For Trade Use Only

    Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.

    These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.

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    Jerry Mallard
    Warm, vanilla, caramel Tonka Bean

    One of my fav ingredients and such a delight to work with. Very rich, warm vanilla, amber, with hints of underlying caramel. Best that I’ve tried so far. For me, Tonka Bean invokes good feelings and all sorts of good past memories. The more I use it in a formula, the more I realize I need to learn about TB’s history and uses in perfumery. There’s so much to an ingredient than the description. Will use this in an Oriental and soon in a fougère fragrance.

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    D.
    Unparalleled Beauty

    This Tonka absolute compared to the other Tonka absolutes I've sampled is what the Oakmoss Green Absolute (found on this site) is to regular oakmoss absolutes. Simply in a class of its own. Easily the most edible and gourmand material I've sampled. Very warm and rich. I've found coumarin to be a very dominant note in most tonka materials, but that's not the case with this tonka absolute. It stays true to its character and maintains its fullness throughout. 11/10 material that's worth having.

    General Disclaimer

    (a) Vegan labelling: Where the word “vegan” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any animal products to products marked vegan. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used animal additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked vegan “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.

    (b) Natural labelling: Where the word “natural” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any synthetic additives to products marked natural. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used synthetic additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked natural “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.

    (c) Documentation: We provide the information contained in each document you obtain from us (including but not limited to SDS, IFRA certificate, COA, TDS, EU Allergens, and any other regulatory document) “as is” and make no representation as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to a document you obtain from us. You purchase and use a document or documents at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of a document you obtain from us is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a document you obtain from us.

    (d) Demonstration formulas: Demonstration formulas are provided as a guide only. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to the formula. You access and use the formula at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of the formula is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a formula.

    • Regulations

      All of our products are compliant with EU 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases contain prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.

      Disclaimer 
    • IFRA Conformity

      All of our bases can be used in products requiring conformity with the latest IFRA standards. Check the use levels under the Usage Restrictions section above.

    • Nitro Musks

      Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.