The exotic aroma of sandalwood has captivated perfume lovers for centuries. Warm and woody, the fragrance has a special appeal to men and the women who love them. Sandalwood aroma is non-floral. It is considered to be a unisex fragrance. Men are attracted to this monoi. Created as a new monoi fragrance in the 1970's, Sandal or Sandalwood is indigenous to Tahiti. This is a rare fragrance both in French Polynesia and around the world. Sandal is the only Monoi Tiki fragrance, other than the coconut fragrance itself, that is not derived from a flower. The dried tiare flower in this bottle is a trade mark of Parfumerie Tiki and is there to show that this product is the real monoi. The exceptional properties of MONOI de TAHITI and its unique virtues were officially recognized by an “Appellation of Origin” Guarantee of Origin – by the French government, to control counterfeiting. In the French culture, an “appellation d’origine” is granted to only the finest of French products