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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I tried a £9 body mist that I like more than Sol de Janeiro's £38 classic
Give Me Cosmetics' Body Sprays Bundle works out to £9 each and smelled so good my sisters begged to borrow them from me I'm a fragrance expert with more scents in my collection than I can count, from eau de parfums and colognes to mists and hair perfumes. I've tried Sol de Janeiro's cult classic scents, and got through my bottles faster than I'm proud to admit, but I will admit that £24 for a 90ml bottle is quite expensive. I'm always on the lookout for mists that can hold up to them without hurting the purse strings quite so much so when I saw Give Me Cosmetics' Body Sprays Bundle for £36 I was optimistic. It's got four 200ml bottles inside for less than it costs to buy a single 240ml bottle of Sol de Janeiro mist. Three of the scents are inspired by Sol de Janeiro but my surprise favourite is actually inspired by a Victoria's Secret scent that only appears to be available in the US. Botanical Breeze is a blend of sweet green apple, orange and lemon with a base of green tea and coconut. I got constant compliments when I first put it on and my sisters all begged to borrow it. I can see myself reaching for it even more than my Sol de Janeiro mists. The spray I was most curious about Caramel Vacay which claims to draw inspiration from Cheirosa 62. I definitely see the inspiration but there's enough of a difference that I wouldn't say they're exactly the same. Caramel Vacay has a sweetness to it but it's more floral to me which could be seen as a good thing. I very much get the jasmine and vanilla, even the caramel but I didn't detect any of the pistachio and almond that people go wild for. Personally I lean less floral with my fragrances of choice but I think it's definitely a nice and summery option. Orchid Dreams is inspired by Cheirosa 59 which has vanilla orchid, caramel and I would say it's very true to that. It's a spray I'd lean more towards during evenings abroad than sunny days but this one smells the most like the original in my opinion. Sunset Serenity takes inspiration from Cheirosa 87 or Rio Radiance and is a lovely beachy scent. It's got mango, grapefruit, neroli and caramel and I'd say is one of the nicest available in this set. Although it's clear from my preferences that I've been drawn into Give Me Cosmetics' takes on fruity scents. From my collection of Sol de Janeiro I do most often reach for Cheirosa 62 so I would say I'm normally much more drawn to caramel and vanilla scents. They are body mists so I found myself wanting to top up fairly often but for £9 a bottle that's not something I begrudge. I think the set is fairly good value. I can see myself reaching for Botanical Breeze a lot as the weather warms up and I think these would also make lovely gifts. I have three sisters and I can very much see them insisting that they have to borrow them forever.
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
£9 body spray perfume 'as good if not better than Sol de Janeiro'
The Give Me Cosmetics body spray bundle is currently on sale and includes scents similar to Sol de Janeiro's adored fragrances With summer around the corner and heatwaves already sweeping across the UK, perfume enthusiasts are on the lookout for the perfect summery scent. For those still unsure about their signature spritz, budget beauty retailer Give Me Cosmetics has launched a body spray bundle containing four mists that's currently on sale for £36, working out at £9 a bottle. Certain brands have gained a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume fans. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are adored by beauty buffs, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. The four Give Me Cosmetics sprays bear similarities to much pricier options available in the market, meaning customers can get 800ml of fragrance for £2 less than one bottle of 240ml Sol de Janeiro. The most popular Give Me Cosmetics mist with over 700 reviews is Caramel Vacay, which is very similar to to Sol de Janeiro's iconic Cheirosa 62 fragrance. The spray features subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - along with the anticipated vanilla and salted caramel. As reported by Nottinghamshire Live, Superdrug sells a similar Mar E Sol Salted Caramel and Pistachio Body Mist which costs £11.99 for a 250ml bottle. The second spray included in the Give Me Cosmetics bundle is Orchid Dreams which features warm violet and vanilla orchid notes, making it similar to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 59. Meanwhile, Sunset Serenity combines caramel and luscious fruits, offering a scent similar to Cheirosa 87. The final fragrance in the collection, Botanical Breeze, doesn't compare to any Sol de Janeiro body spray. It echoes Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with its blend of apple, coconut, lemon, and orange, although this particular VS scent hasn't hit the UK shelves yet. The Give Me Cosmetics bundle boasts a flawless record with all three reviewers giving it top marks. A delighted customer commented: "They products are great, smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second satisfied shopper said: "Love them all, they all smell so fresh." Another wrote: "Amazing smells and the spray lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light, they glide into the skin." The Caramel Vacay spray that's similar to Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 has an impressive five-star rating from over 700 reviews. One impressed buyer penned: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." Another rave review reads: "Absolutely love this body spray. Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do. Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far. Skincare, hair care is all amazing. Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray." It's worth noting, however, that some customers have experienced issues when ordering from Give Me Cosmetics. On Trustpilot, one buyer explained: "Terrible service. My hair products arrived with an item missing as it was not packaged well at all and had damage. Poor customer service when this was highlighted." The Give Me Cosmetics body spray bundle containing four 800ml fragrances can be purchased here for £36. Meanwhile, Sol de Janeiro's £38 Perfume Mist Discovery Set is available at LookFantastic, but only contains 120ml bottles.
Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Perfume fans praise £9 bottle that's 'just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro'
With summer fast-approaching, fragrance fans are on the hunt for the perfect summer scent. And for those undecided on their signature spritz, affordable beauty retailer GiveMeCosmetics has released a body spray bundle containing four mists for £9 each. Certain brands have earned a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume buffs. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are revered by beauty lovers, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. By comparison, shoppers can get four GiveMeCosmetics sprays for £36, containing four scents that share similarities to much more expensive options on the market. That means customers get 800ml of fragrance for £2 cheaper than one bottle of Sol de Janeiro. By far the most popular mist, having racked up more than 700 reviews, is Caramel Vacay, which draws some similarities to Sol de Janeiro's cult classic Cheirosa 62. The bottle boasts subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - alongside the expected vanilla and salted caramel. Superdrug also sells an £11.99 Mar E Sol Salted Caramel & Pistachio Body Mist, which features 250ml. Likened to Cheirosa 59, Orchid Dreams stars warm violet and vanilla orchid notes. While Sunset Serenity blends together caramel and luscious fruits for something reminiscent of Cheirosa 87. (Image: GiveMeCosmetics) The final scent in the set, Botanical Breeze, doesn't seem to compare to any of Sol de Janeiro's scents. Instead it shares similar notes to Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with apple, coconut, lemon and orange notes, however, the VS mist doesn't seem to be available to buy in the UK yet. So far there are only three reviews for the spray bundle but they're all perfect five stars. One shopper said: "They products are great , smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second penned: "Love them all they all smell so fresh." A third added: "Amazing smells and the spay lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light they glide into the skin." However it is worth noting that Caramel Vacay, which shares a number of notes with cult classic Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62, has an average rating of 5 of out 714 reviews. One shopper said: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." A second penned: "Absolutely love this body spray! Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do! Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far! Skincare, hair care is all amazing! Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray!" The £36 body spray bundle, which contains 800ml of fragrance, is now available on GiveMeCosmetics. Sol de Janeiro are currently selling a £38 body mist set on LookFantastic but it contains only 120ml of perfume.
North Wales Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Perfume fans praise £9 bottle that's 'just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro'
With summer fast-approaching, fragrance fans are on the hunt for the perfect summer scent. And for those undecided on their signature spritz, affordable beauty retailer GiveMeCosmetics has released a body spray bundle containing four mists for £9 each. Certain brands have earned a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume buffs. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are revered by beauty lovers, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. By comparison, shoppers can get four GiveMeCosmetics sprays for £36, containing four scents that share similarities to much more expensive options on the market. That means customers get 800ml of fragrance for £2 cheaper than one bottle of Sol de Janeiro. By far the most popular mist, having racked up more than 700 reviews, is Caramel Vacay, which draws some similarities to Sol de Janeiro's cult classic Cheirosa 62. The bottle boasts subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - alongside the expected vanilla and salted caramel. Superdrug also sells an £11.99 Mar E Sol Salted Caramel & Pistachio Body Mist, which features 250ml. Likened to Cheirosa 59, Orchid Dreams stars warm violet and vanilla orchid notes. While Sunset Serenity blends together caramel and luscious fruits for something reminiscent of Cheirosa 87. The final scent in the set, Botanical Breeze, doesn't seem to compare to any of Sol de Janeiro's scents. Instead it shares similar notes to Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with apple, coconut, lemon and orange notes, however, the VS mist doesn't seem to be available to buy in the UK yet. So far there are only three reviews for the spray bundle but they're all perfect five stars. One shopper said: "They products are great , smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second penned: "Love them all they all smell so fresh." A third added: "Amazing smells and the spay lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light they glide into the skin." However it is worth noting that Caramel Vacay, which shares a number of notes with cult classic Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62, has an average rating of 5 of out 714 reviews. One shopper said: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." A second penned: "Absolutely love this body spray! Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do! Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far! Skincare, hair care is all amazing! Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray!" The £36 body spray bundle, which contains 800ml of fragrance, is now available on GiveMeCosmetics. Sol de Janeiro are currently selling a £38 body mist set on LookFantastic but it contains only 120ml of perfume.
