Tonka beans absolute
Botanical name |
Dipteryx odorata Will
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Synonyms | Coumaron False guaiac Odorous Dipteryx |
Origin | South America |
Illustration |
JT Descourtilz, Flore médicale des Antilles
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Botanical description |
This large tree, which can reach 25 to 30 metres in height, is exploited and cultivated both for its wood and for its aromatic seeds (Tonka beans).
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Olfactory description | Its light brown to yellow-brown absolute gives off a round, caramelized smell. |
Discover it in the Echoes of Silence range
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