On a small island in
East Africa, a secret was
waiting to be discovered
Far from the modern world, in the lush archipelago of the Seychelles, an ancient giant thrives. The magnificent palm known as the Coco de Mer grows only here — a relic of the dinosaur era, flourishing while its kin vanished from the rest of Earth.
A Living Legacy of Giants
These palms are the only ones of their kind, yet they take decades to mature: the seed takes around 6–7 years to germinate, and the tree may need 25–30 years before it begins to bear fruit.
Separate male and female trees stand side by side; these palms are pollinated by geckos and wind, and the locals revere them as symbols of creation and endurance.
Protected within the UNESCO-listed valley, these palms are under constant threat from poachers, making each naturally-fallen seed a precious, nearly mythical discovery.
The Hidden Aroma
For centuries, the husk of the Coco de Mer held a mysterious and intoxicating aroma — one that remained locked away, until one family discovered its secret.
Meet Seychellois entrepreneur Sharon Bonne and her inventive parents, who together developed a patented extraction process that releases the evocative scent from the husk while preserving the shell and seed.
Ethical Luxury Rooted
in Conservation
Coco de Mer responsibly sources from these fallen seeds under sustainable practices, and proudly donates 1% of all sales to Nature Seychelles, supporting conservation of this fragile ecosystem.
Our fragrances are produced in limited quantities — with global availability numbering less than 50,000 bottles annually — making each bottle a collector’s treasure for lovers of true niche perfumery.
Crafting the Essence — By
Hand, With Respect
The Bonne family works with the only local artisan who carries the ancestral knowledge to open each palm without damage. This “birthing ceremony” of the seed is one of reverence, patience and heritage.
Each bottle of the collection is born of this exclusive process — small-batch, hand-crafted, ethically sourced, and rooted in the wild forests and coastal breezes of the Seychelles.
