Yves Rocher 2012 EDT

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Monoi des Vahines

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Yves Rocher Monoi des Vahines is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Monoi des Vahines settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Yves Rocher's Monoi des Vahines carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive holiday-in-a-bottle scent: some find it a glorious, affordable escape to a summer paradise, others a cloying, synthetic headache. If you love tiare, coconut, and vanilla with a 'suntan lotion' vibe, this one's for you.
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  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Tropical
  • Sweet
  • Warm
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Monoi des Vahines Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Coconut33%
Tiare Flower33%
Ylang-Ylang33%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This fragrance is inherently casual, evoking beaches and holidays due to its dominant Tiare flower and coconut notes, making it perfect for relaxed settings. Its strong sillage means it might be too overwhelming for an office, and its playful nature less suited for formal events, though some find it comforting in cold weather, expanding its versatility.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Monoi des Vahines bursts open with a bright, exotic Tiare flower, drenched in the creamy sweetness of coconut. As it settles, the rich, sun-kissed warmth of ylang-ylang emerges, intertwined with a comforting vanilla, recalling days spent on a tropical beach. It's a sweet, floral escape that evokes endless summer.

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