Woody

Tamanu

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Tamanu is an oil cold pressed from the sun-dried seeds of Calophyllum inophyllum, a tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It smells woody, earthy and nutty, with a green touch. It is rich and slightly balsamic, and it dries to a warm resinous depth with a hint of toasted wood. It is used as a base note and a fixative.

Scent Profile

Tamanu oil has a distinctive woody aroma with earthy, nutty undertones and a subtle green facet. Its scent is rich and slightly balsamic, developing a warm, resinous depth as it dries down. The profile is complex, with hints of toasted wood and a mild herbal edge.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Green & Aromatic

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Tamanu names no single substance

Reconstructed

Calophyllum inophyllum oil is a fixed carrier. The material exists and we do not hold it - an onboarding gap rather than a true reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Tamanu oil is extracted from the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The seeds are sun-dried and cold-pressed to yield the aromatic oil used in perfumery. The oil is valued both for its scent and traditional uses in local cultures.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use tamanu primarily as a base note to impart woody, earthy richness and fixative qualities to compositions. It blends well with other woody notes, resins, and green or herbal elements, supporting both masculine and unisex fragrances. Its unique scent can add depth and complexity to natural-inspired accords.