Monoi Tiki Tahiti Santal (Sandalwood) Monoi Oil, 4 oz
4.5 (2 reviews)Monoi Tiki Tahiti Santal Monoi Oil is a 4 oz bottle of monoi oil with a warm sandalwood scent, made in Tahiti by Parfumerie Tiki.
Santal is the woody one. Introduced in the 1970s, it is one of only two Monoi Tiki Tahiti scents not taken from a flower. Warm sandalwood on a base of Monoi Tiare Tahiti makes it a favorite with men and anyone who prefers a non-floral oil.
Free U.S. shipping on orders of $30 or more. Any two oils get you there, or pair this oil with three bars of the matching Santal Monoi Soap for the same scent from shower to skin.
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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.
- Beard: rub one or two drops between palms and work through a beard.
- 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.
Santal Monoi Oil at a glance
| Scent notes | Warm, dry sandalwood with a smooth coconut finish. Non-floral and unisex. |
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| Base | Monoi Tiare Tahiti. |
| 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). |
| Size | 4 fl oz (120 mL) glass bottle, each with a dried tiare flower inside. |
| Made in | Tahiti, by Parfumerie Tiki. |
| Introduced | The 1970s. |
| 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
Is Santal floral?
No. It is a warm, woody sandalwood scent and is not derived from a flower. More ideas in our sandalwood body oil guide.
Can men use monoi oil?
Yes. Santal and Coco are the most popular choices for men, on skin, hair or beard.
What pairs well with Santal?
Santal Monoi Soap for a matching routine, or Coco for a second unisex scent.
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 Santal monoi oil a good gift for him?
Yes. Santal is a warm, non-floral sandalwood scent, so it suits men and anyone who skips florals. Pair it with Coco ($15) and the two oils ship free in the U.S., or add the matching Santal Monoi Soap ($6) as a stocking stuffer.