Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tipanie (Plumeria) Monoi Oil, 4 oz
4.7 (3 reviews)Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tipanie Monoi Oil is a 4 oz bottle of monoi oil with a soft plumeria (frangipani) scent, made in Tahiti by Parfumerie Tiki. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3 reviewers.
Tipanie is plumeria, also called frangipani: the lei flower seen across Polynesia. In monoi it is the most subtle of the Monoi Tiki Tahiti scents, delicate yet long-lasting.
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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.
Tipanie Monoi Oil at a glance
| Scent notes | Soft, velvety plumeria (frangipani) with a light coconut base. The gentlest floral in the line. |
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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. |
| Also called | Plumeria or frangipani. |
| 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
Is Tipanie the same as plumeria?
Yes. Tipanie is the Tahitian name for plumeria, also called frangipani. Learn more in our plumeria (frangipani) monoi oil guide.
Which scent is lightest?
Tipanie is the most subtle Monoi Tiki Tahiti scent.
Can I layer it with other scents?
Yes. It pairs well with Tiare or Vanille.
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 Tipanie monoi oil a good gift?
Yes. Its soft plumeria scent is the gentlest in the line, an easy pick when you are not sure of someone's taste, and each glass bottle holds a dried tiare flower. Pair it with Tiare or Vanille ($15 each) and the two oils ship free in the U.S. See all our gift sets.