LMR Naturals by IFF has added Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute to its Conscious Collection, a line of 12 highly sustainable and traceable natural ingredients for perfumes and flavors.
Supercritical CO₂
This new addition to the perfumer’s palette is produced with renewable and recycled supercritical CO₂ at IFF’s extraction site in Aumont Aubrac, France.
“Our CO₂ extraction unit in Aumont Aubrac has enabled LMR to develop a collection of extracts that seamlessly blends sustainability with high hedonic profiles for perfumers," said Bertrand de Préville, general manager of LMR Naturals by IFF. "With the launch of Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, we’re reaffirming our commitment to planet-conscious supercritical CO₂ extraction and perfumery innovation—underscoring our leadership in premium natural ingredients for fine perfumery.”
The CO₂ extraction process used reduces energy consumption, lowering the environmental impact compared with traditional solvent extraction. It is performed at low temperature, leaves no petrochemical residue and protects volatile and sensitive molecules. According to LMR Naturals, the result is a high-quality extract that captures the authentic scent of freshly harvested tonka beans with a lower carbon footprint (-34% cradle-to-gate) compared to traditional Tonka Absolute.
Rich and velvety gourmand
With origins that can be traced to the Amazon rainforest, the LMR Tonka Bean CO₂ brings added naturality, warmth and luxurious texture to both fine and consumer fragrances. The ingredient’s creamy and comforting facets speak to consumers looking for comfort, nostalgia and a touch of indulgence. Its smooth roasted-almond top note and sun-dried hay nuance combined with cocoa undertones create a richer, more velvety scent experience than traditional Tonka absolute.
“I love that it brings captivating new dimensions,” said Alexandra Carlin, senior perfumer at IFF. “It has a brown sugar twist, a hint of buckwheat and even a subtle touch of cocoa. It’s unexpectedly sweet and salty at the same time and deeply intriguing."
The launch of Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute follows the recent inauguration of the expanded LMR Naturals site in Grasse, France. The company’s EUR 10 million investment in the Grasse facility enhances capacity to drive naturals innovation in the heart of the world’s perfume capital.
