Coco de Mer - a perfume created from the lascivious-looking seeds of a fruit that only grows in Seychelles - introduced its sultry scents to beauty influencers at the Soho House as part of its U.S.

My recent trip to the Seychelles was a deep dive into the islands’ stunning natural beauty, fascinating folklore, and, of course, the legendary Coco de Mer palm. This journey was an exploration of ...

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, a legend endures: a coconut so singular that it has inspired a lasting legacy in perfumery on the island of Seychelles for decades.

The V&A and Coco de Mer have revealed the fruits of their collaboration - a sophisticated lingerie collection inspired by nature. When news broke of the surprise pairing back in January, it seemed ...

The coco de mer has spawned so many legends that the tree is fabled and revered in lands far beyond the Seychelles. In 1881, General Charles Gordon (later known as Gordon of Khartoum) embarked on a ...

Discover the fascinating coco de mer palm, known for producing the largest seeds on Earth through a unique nutrient recycling system. Even the most dismal gardener wouldn't mind taking charge of a ...

The coco de mer palm of the Seychelles is the stuff of legend. Its seeds – the largest and heaviest in the world – were once believed to grow on trees beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean, and to ...

A new scheme has been launched to help protect the world's biggest seeds. The coco de mer palm tree only grows naturally on two islands in the world, and is listed as endangered on the International ...