How to Use tonka bean in a Sentence

tonka bean

noun
  • The base includes a warm and earthy blend of tonka bean, mossy evernyl and white musk.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Bliss is composed of green vanilla, Rhum, tonka bean, and cast in suede leather.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
  • As the cologne dries down, you’ll be enveloped in tonka bean and sandalwood notes.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The duo paired tonka bean and sandalwood essence, as well as notes of black coffee.
    James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The Sunset Cliffs scent contains notes of sea salt, jasmine, lily of the valley and tonka bean.
    Jennifer Ianni Managing Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Warming notes of almond, green fig, and tonka bean transport to the Greek island.
    Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
  • That metaphor for love is captured with notes of salt grains, freesia, jasmine, clary sage, tonka bean and cashmere wood.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • The woody, warm notes of pepper, tonka bean, cedarwood, and vanilla will make colder months a bit more cozy.
    Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, 30 Oct. 2020
  • End on a sweet note with flourless chocolate date cake with maca, tonka bean and chai-beet gelato.
    Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The heart notes reveal incense and lavender, while the base notes blend rich and inviting tonka bean and amber.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Fruity top notes of pear and bergamot mingle with a heart of jasmine flowers and a base of tonka bean and vanilla.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Then saffron, vanilla, labdanum, leather, tonka bean, sandalwood and patchouli linger as the base for up to 10 hours of wear.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Drawn from the sap of the Namibian myrrh tree, this earthy scent is combined with warm almond and vanilla notes of the tonka bean for a rich, full-bodied finish.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2021
  • This cologne’s base is finished with woody sandalwood, warm tonka bean, and earthy and green oakmoss.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The wood comes in later with base notes of amberwood, cedar, vetiver, olibanum and tonka bean.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This twist on the original scent features all the same notes along with a touch of fruity-floral orange blossom and creamy tonka bean.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Amber adds depth to a scent, thanks to sensual notes in the family, like tonka bean (spicy) and vanilla (sweet).
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • The bright, energy boost of a perfume balances the notes of bergamot and grapefruit with a woody base of balsam fir and woody spices, plus tonka bean.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • There’s also spiciness and warmth at the base, with tonka bean, cardamom, suede, cedar, and sandalwood.
    Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 23 May 2018
  • The base notes of tonka bean, musk and heliotrope create a warm and creamy finish that lingers on the skin, leaving a trail of irresistible allure.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 July 2024
  • Heartier middle notes of sage, lavender, and cannabis linger into beachy base notes of driftwood, patchouli, and tonka bean.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2022
  • Sourced from Provence, the purple plant is balanced out by acidulous Italian bergamot and spicy-sweet tonka bean.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 6 June 2019
  • As the juice touched my skin, immediately the vanilla, caramel, coconut milk, tonka bean and a hint of marshmallow came to the fore.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 July 2024
  • The warm notes of sandalwood alongside cardamom, and tonka bean are most noticeable with this cologne for men.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • This scent incorporates cherries, tonka bean, and hints of floral for a full, warm scent.
    ELLE, 18 July 2023
  • The scent is built around Madagascar vanilla and creamy tonka bean to create a warm, inviting softness.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Scented with notes of ginger, roasted hazelnut, and tonka bean, and topped with an adorable bow, this candle will be a joy to unwrap and an even greater joy to light.
    Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • While the top notes are bright and floral, the sweet scent is balanced out with middle and base notes of velvet almond, tonka bean cocoa, and coffee bean.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 18 Dec. 2022
  • That’ll be the vanilla-esque tonka bean, creamy cedarwood and heady mimosa flower.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Layers of amber, patchouli, and tonka bean blend to create a woody aroma that is masculine with a touch of sweetness.
    Vanity Fair, Vanities, 24 Aug. 2017

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