Monoi de Tahiti

Coconut oil that has been macerated with the Gardenia Tahitensis (Tiare) flowers of Tahiti.

It looks exactly like coconut oil.

Smooth, thin, fast-melting oil.

Strongly sweet and floral, with coconutty undertones.

Average

24°C

Oil

Usually for fragrance; it’s so potent that you likely won’t want to use enough of it to get any other benefits (which are otherwise identical to coconut oil).

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It has a very strong, tropical, floral scent. Natural floral scents are usually very expensive, so it’s a great way to get a floral scent without spending a fortune on essential oils or using artificial fragrances.

The scent is so strong it can be overwhelming, and fakes are abundant, so be sure you’re buying the real thing.

Coconut oil can be used instead of Monoi de Tahiti in any recipe, but it will obviously be lacking the Monoi de Tahiti scent. The feel of the final product will be identical, though.

Include small amounts in recipes for a sweet, floral scent; if the recipe contains coconut oil just swap out a gram or two of the coconut oil for some Monoi de Tahiti.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Monoi de Tahiti should last at least two years.

When purchasing Monoi de Tahiti, ensure the ingredients are only Cocos Nucifera Oil and Gardenia Tahitensis Flowers—there should be no added fragrances.

100mL (3.3fl oz)

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.