What are the different fragrances of Monoï de Tahiti?

Tahitian monoi is the archipelago's most famous product. The sweet smell of this magical oil is a constant reminder of vacations. But did you know that there are different monoi fragrances? Discover the most common natural ones in this dedicated article!

Monoï and its different fragrances

Monoi oil is simply coconut oil in which various flowers are macerated to give it its distinctive scent. While monoï with tiare flowers is the most widespread, discover monoï's other bewitching fragrances!

Tahitian monoï with sandalwood

Sandalwood is a naturally fragrant tree. Soft and powdery, it's particularly suited to men. Sandalwood grows perfectly well in the Marquesas and Rapa. Its wood was once used to make monoï ahi or monoï huhe, widely used to coat the bodies of the sick or to embalm the dead. Burnt sandalwood was believed to ward off evil spirits. Today, we know that sandalwood oil is ideal for pulmonary and urinary problems. It is also said to have aphrodisiac and rebalancing properties. In Asia, sandalwood is often used in temples.

Frangipani monoi

This pretty white and yellow or pink and yellow flower diffuses a pleasantly exotic fragrance. In Tahiti, frangipani monoi is better known as Monoï tipanié. Prized for its subtle fragrance, this monoi is also a particularly interesting hair care product.

Jasmine-scented monoï

Jasmine flowers give off a soft, delicate fragrance. A symbol of beauty, legend has it that this little flower was used by Cupid, the god of love, to make his arrows. In France, jasmine also celebrates 66 years of marriage. Jasmine monoi leaves a soft, pleasant fragrance on skin and hair, which is also noticeable in your furrow! It's a perfect substitute for perfume.

Natural coconut monoï This is natural monoï, without the addition of fragrant flowers. This monoï can be enhanced with coconut peel or pulp to accentuate its natural fragrance. Perfume-free monoï is also available. This is made from deodorized coconut oil, so that no fragrance is perceptible.

Traditional monoï with Tiaré flower

This is the original recipe. Traditional monoï is simply refined coconut oil (copra) in which tiare flowers are macerated. For a long time, however, these flowers were reserved for the nobility. Inhabitants of the Pacific harvested frangipani blossoms, almost identical and just as fragrant, to make their monoï.

Vanilla monoï

This fragrance is also reminiscent of vacations and golden beaches. The vanilla infused in monoï brings a vahine touch to this rich oil for both hair and skin. It's also worth noting that this gentle fragrance lasts a long time on the skin, so this type of monoï can replace a perfume in summer.

Monoï with Ylang-Ylang

Monoï de Tahiti A rare designation of origin, this monoï is first made in the traditional way with Tiaré flowers, then a second maceration is carried out with Ylang-Ylang flowers, the symbol of the Pacific islands. This is a rarer, more precious monoï, whose fragrances are just as intense.

Other monoï fragrances

It's perfectly possible to find other monoï fragrances, such as lychee, gardenia taina, rose taina or Tane for men. In fact, monoï can be made with any type of fragrant flowers or plants, as long as they add value to the refined coconut oil.