The best brands of monoi oil

Choosing the right monoi oil is no easy task. Between counterfeits, contentious products used and falsely proposed recipes, it's hard to tell the difference. Here's an article on the best brands of monoï, so you can be sure you're buying a traditional, quality product.

Top 10 best monoï brands

There are 10 brands of monoï that you can buy with your eyes closed, both for their composition and for their traditional recipe. Here they are:

1. Monoï royal de Tahiti

Another reliable brand, Monoï royal de Tahiti is a Tahiti Oil Factory brand. This monoï producer is based in Taravao, a peninsula of Tahiti, and produces 100% plant-based Appellation d'Origine monoï. The famous Monoï Royal, infused with 200 tiare flowers, is highly prized.

2. Vahiné de Tahiti

This monoï, made from a minimum of 98% Appellation d'Origine monoï, is also a sure bet. Made in Taravao, the range of monoï Vahiné de Tahiti is back in France after many years thanks to local distributors. The timeless Tiare flower monoï is a true benchmark for this brand.

3. Monoï Tiki Tahiti

Since 1942, Monoï Tiki Tahiti offers you quality monoï, made according to the traditional recipe. Entirely manufactured and packaged in Papeete, these quality monoi are shipped all over the world! This is the best-known brand in France, and its famous tiare monoï is always a summer favorite!

4. Comptoir des monoï

Between tradition and modernity, Comptoir des monoï is an inspired brand. Its monoi oils are all appellation d'Origine, guaranteeing a natural, traditional product. It is the largest producer in Tahiti and in France, thanks to Pacifique Sud in Aubagne, for example. Its classic monoi are the best-known.

5. South Pacific Ingredients

South Pacific Ingredients is in fact a group that manufactures raw materials for distribution. Based in French Polynesia, Monoï de Tahiti is often offered in larger quantities and formats, but is still of good quality.

6. Heiva

Polynesian company, Heiva was designed by two passionate pharmacists. An official partner of Air Tahiti Nui since 2018, the brand's monoi are all Appellation d'Origine to guarantee you the very best. Monoi with subtle scents such as orchid, guava and passion fruit are yours to try!

7. Reva de Tahiti

This Polynesian brand is one of the most popular in the Pacific. Very feminine, Reva de Tahiti also offers a wide range of monoi-based hair and skin care products. Its tiare flower water delicately perfumes you all year round!

8. Tevi Tahiti

Natural Polynesian brand, Tevi Tahiti offers you high-quality monoï, made in Polynesia. Many of our by-products are also organic, to guarantee natural, high-quality ingredients. The 1-liter formats are particularly attractive for their economical value.

9. Hei Poa

The brand Hei Poa is known for its monoi-based products, appreciated for their quality and captivating fragrances. Hei Poa offers a wide range of products, including collector's editions and sun protection products with original fragrances. The emblematic Hei Poa is unmistakable and continues to win over monoi lovers the world over.

Monoï AO Tahiti

It's important to note that Monoi AO Tahiti is not a brand, but an appellation of origin. This designation guarantees that monoi oil is produced in French Polynesia according to traditional methods and strict quality criteria. The appellation d'origine (AO) assures consumers that the product respects high standards and is made with authentic local ingredients, notably coconut oil and tiare flowers. By choosing a monoï bearing this appellation, you are opting for an exceptional product, rooted in Polynesian know-how and respectful of its ancestral traditions.