Vanilla is a spice made from the fruit of certain tropical orchids of Mesoamerican origin. The smell of vanilla is a greasy, sweet and spicy scent at the same time… Widely used in oriental perfumes, vanilla mixes very well with other fragrances.

The tonka bean comes from a tree native to the Caribbean and South America whose hardwood is marketed under the name “teak”. In its raw state, the flavor of the tonka bean is grilled and almondy reminiscent of caramel. Once harvested, the tonka bean is dried which will give it its delicious powdery smell.