Carol's Daughter Monoi
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is gardenia and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom and tuberose. On the skin it settles into musk and guaiac wood. Overall it smells white floral and woody.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Monoi notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Carol's Daughter Monoi
Monoi is made by Carol's Daughter.
Monoi price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €32. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and Lancôme Variety.
When in the day to wear Monoi
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
Carol's Daughter perfumes worth knowing
The house has 10 perfumes here, led by Ecstasy, Pearls and Mary J. Blige My Life Blossom.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, summer, spring and winter.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and woody smells and notes like orange blossom and musk. Less obvious notes include petitgrain, jasmine and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.81 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Givenchy Amarige and Elizabeth Taylor Passion last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Monoi, try these
Similar picks to try: Chanel Gabrielle Essence (8 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (12 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Monoi project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can men wear Monoi?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.