Abstract: In order to improve the utilization of crude extracts of natural fragrance materials in cigarettes and fully use natural plant components in cigarette flavoring, AB-8 macroporous resin was applied to refine the extracts of the Phyllanthus emblica fruits. Using gallic acid as a marker for phenolic acids, its concentration variations before and after refining were quantitatively analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The application of the refined extracts to cigarettes was assessed via sensory evaluation. The results showed that: 1) The chemical components in the crude extracts by different solvents were clearly distinct. Purified water was the best extraction solvent according to the extraction rate and sensory evaluation. 2) The refined extracts prepared through eluting with purified water on AB-8 macroporous resin enriched effective constituents with 65.9% dry matter yield. 3) The concentration of gallic acid increased from 0.538 mg/mL in crude extracts to 1.317 mg/mL in refined extracts. 4) The refined extracts had the advantages of improving cigarette smoke sensory quality, especially on smoothness.