Monoi Tiki Tahiti Coco (Coconut) Monoi Oil, 4 oz
4.7 (7 reviews)Monoi Tiki Tahiti Coco Monoi Oil is a 4 oz bottle of monoi oil with a light coconut scent and only a hint of tiare, made in Tahiti by Parfumerie Tiki. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 7 reviewers.
Coco is monoi at its simplest. The base is coconut oil, refined to cosmetic grade, with only a hint of tiare from the dried flower in the bottle. It suits anyone who wants the feel of monoi without a floral perfume.
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How to use:
- Skin: smooth a few drops onto damp skin after a bath or shower.
- Hair: as a pre-shampoo mask, work into lengths and ends, leave 15 to 30 minutes, then shampoo. Or rub one or two drops between your palms and finish dry ends.
- Body and massage: warm a little in your hands and massage in.
- After the sun: apply after a day outdoors to moisturize dry skin.
- Below 68°F (20°C) monoi turns solid, which is normal for coconut oil. Set the bottle in warm water for a few minutes to melt it.
- Why buy from the official importer: Hawaiian Resources Co. in Honolulu is the official U.S. importer of Monoi Tiki Tahiti. We bring each shipment in directly from Parfumerie Tiki in Tahiti, so the bottle you receive is the original, with the dried tiare flower inside that marks a genuine Tiki monoi. Questions? Our Honolulu team answers them personally.
Coco Monoi Oil at a glance
| Scent notes | Earthy, nutty and slightly musky, like a gentle version of fresh copra. Not sweet, and not the coconut flavor of desserts. Unisex. |
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| Ingredients (INCI) | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil, Tiare (Gardenia tahitensis) flower, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopherol (Vitamin E). |
| Monoi content | 99% Monoi de Tahiti AO (Appellation d'Origine), per the bottle label. |
| Size | 4 fl oz (120 mL) glass bottle, each with a dried tiare flower inside. |
| Made in | Tahiti, by Parfumerie Tiki. |
| Turns solid | Below 68°F (20°C), which is normal for coconut oil. Set the bottle in warm water for a few minutes to melt it. |
| Shelf life after opening | 12 months (open-jar symbol on the label). |
Frequently asked questions
How is Coco different from Tiare?
Coco has a soft, natural coconut scent with only a hint of tiare. Tiare is fully floral.
Is Coco good for men?
Yes. Its non-floral scent makes it a popular unisex choice for skin, beard and hair. More ideas in our Tahitian coconut body oil guide and our guide to monoi oil for men.
Why does it turn white and solid?
Coconut oil hardens below 68°F (20°C). Warm the bottle in water to melt it.
Which other Monoi Tiki Tahiti scents should I try?
Compare every scent in our monoi oil scent guide. Any two 4 oz oils reach free U.S. shipping at $30, and four oils ($60 or more) ship free by Priority Mail to the mainland through Dec 31.
Is Coco monoi oil part of a gift set?
Yes. The Monoi Oil Gift Set ($45) pairs Coco with Tiare and Vanille monoi oil, and it ships free in the U.S.