Coco de Mer, regarded as one of the most coveted and extraordinarily costly natural perfume essences globally, is set to captivate rare perfume collectors in the United States at last. Debuting this May with a restricted launch of under 1,000 bottles, and with fewer than 50,5803 bottles produced worldwide annually, the Coco de Mer Collection presents a unique chance to connect with the distinctive spirit of the Coco de Mer palm. This enchanting fixture of the Seychelles is incredibly precious, having nearly disappeared. The Coco de Mer palm stands as a remarkable symbol of the Earth’s ancient history, showcasing island gigantism that has fascinated people for centuries. The Coco de Mer, one of the rarest palms with only 5,000 specimens globally, is exclusively located in the Seychelles, an idyllic island nation within the African Union. This isolated and untouched paradise, situated in the Indian Ocean between Kenya, Madagascar, and the Maldives, has thrived until recent years. Highlighted by David Attenborough in his documentary The Living Planet, the Coco de Mer (Lodoicea Maldivica) is thought to have existed alongside dinosaurs, with its ancestry tracing back to a time enveloped in myth and folklore. The enormous seeds of the Coco de Mer, the biggest and heaviest in the plant world, have sparked numerous stories and given the Seychelles a magical charm. “Our affection for the Coco de Mer is akin to our love for a woman,” states Sharon Bonne, the founder of Coco de Mer Collection and a Seychellois Creole businesswoman and conservationist. “The Coco de Mer signifies more than just a plant; it embodies our cultural legacy and serves as a wellspring of awe and creativity.” We showcase them in our homes as organic fine art and symbols of fertility. Valued and rigorously conserved in the National Parks of the island, the Coco de Mer Palm takes between 25 to 50 years to reach maturity, and it takes 6 to 10 years to yield its distinctive, fragrant seed.
