Monoi oil
![The Monoi Tiaré Tahiti is a perfume-oil made by infusing the blossoms of Tiaré flowers in coconut oil.](/Images/godic/202501/28/Monoi_Fakarava2402.JPG")
![The Tiaré flower.](/Images/godic/202501/28/Tiaré_tahiti2402.jpg")
Monoï oil is an infused perfume-oil made from soaking the petals of Tahitian gardenias (best known as Tiaré flowers) in coconut oil. Monoï (pronounced Mah-noy) is an ancient Tahitian word meaning "scented oil" in the Reo-Maohi language. Monoï is widely used among French Polynesians as a skin and hair softener. It is also popular in Europe and gaining recognition in the United States.