How to Use tonka bean in a Sentence

tonka bean

noun
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  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Base notes of amber and tonka bean give the fragrance its power and commanding aroma.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The notes are as bold as its name: Lavender and almond hit your nose first but after a while, the scent shifts to a spicy finish that includes tonka bean and musky cashmeran.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2024

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