Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tiare (Tahitian Gardenia) Monoi Oil, 4 oz
4.7 (13 reviews)Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tiare Monoi Oil is a 4 oz bottle of monoi oil with the classic scent of tiare, the Tahitian gardenia, made in Tahiti by Parfumerie Tiki.
This is the monoi that started it all. Parfumerie Tiki has made Monoi Tiare Tahiti in Papeete since 1942 by soaking hand-picked tiare blossoms (Tahitian gardenia) in refined coconut oil. The result is a light, silky oil with the scent of a fresh Tahitian lei. It carries the Monoi de Tahiti Appellation d'Origine.
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 Tiare 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.
- 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.
Tiare Monoi Oil at a glance
| Scent notes | Creamy white floral: fresh tiare (Tahitian gardenia) over a soft coconut base. The signature scent of Tahiti. |
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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). |
| Size | 4 fl oz (120 mL) glass bottle, each with a dried tiare flower inside. |
| Made in | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, by Parfumerie Tiki. |
| Turns solid | Below 68°F (20°C). Warm the bottle in water to melt it. |
| Shelf life after opening | 12 months (open-jar symbol on the label). |
Frequently asked questions
What is Monoi Tiare Tahiti?
Monoi is refined coconut oil in which fresh tiare (Tahitian gardenia) flowers are macerated. Under the Monoi de Tahiti Appellation d'Origine, it must be made in French Polynesia from Polynesian coconuts and tiare flowers.
How do I use monoi oil on my hair?
Work it through damp or dry lengths and ends as a 15 to 30 minute pre-shampoo mask, or smooth one or two drops onto dry ends as a finishing oil.
Why is my monoi solid?
Monoi hardens below 68°F (20°C) like any coconut oil. Warm the bottle in water for a few minutes; the oil itself is unaffected.
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.
What does tiare smell like?
Read what tiare smells like and what the flower means in Tahiti.
Does monoi oil make a good gift?
Yes. See our Tahitian gift guide for monoi gift ideas under $35.