WE WERE THERE: Sniffing Seychelles In A Bottle with Coco de Mer Perfumes!

By Delaina Dixon | October 8, 2025 | Beauty & Style, The Soft Life

We’re still floating on a cloud of fabulous scents from the recent perfume swap party we attended at MUSE, the brownstone turned Modern Urban Sensory Experiences fragrance house in Harlem, New York, owned by Kimberly Waters.

We snagged a gorgeous silver bottle of YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum (a major score!) and celebrated a very special birthday for Tara Wallace. But the real discovery of the day was a collection that is about to become your new bestie: the Coco de Mer fragrance collection.

Get ready to book your mental flight to the Seychelles archipelago, because these aren’t just perfumes—they’re “vacations in a bottle,” offering a luxurious escape with every spritz.

An Heirloom, a Secret, and a Scent

If you know anything about the famed Seychelles islands, you know the Coco de Mer. This rare, giant seed is iconic—a revered part of the culture, displayed as a valuable heirloom, and known for its distinctly evocative and sensual shape. Well, DivaGals, this collection lets us experience this exotic locale in the most luxurious way possible!

We were among the first to get our Diva-noses on this exquisite collection, which is now available in the U.S. for the first time. The biggest deal? This is the only perfume in the world with the actual rare Coco de Mer ingredient—not just some imitation accord. This primarily natural collection is pure, niche luxury combined with powerful cultural relevance and genuine sustainability. Talk about a new North Star for fragrance!

What Makes This Collection a Must-Sniff?

We love supporting a brand with such a blush-worthy origin story! This beautiful line is woman-owned and shares the heirloom secrets of the Seychelles. And this enticing, mysterious allure of a perfectly balanced scent is totally unisex.

This collection isn’t just about smelling good; it’s about doing good. These perfumes play a crucial role in rehabilitating the Coco de Mer forests, supporting the Seychelles Blue Economy Concept, and prioritizing conservation. You can feel amazing about this splurge.