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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Affordable alternatives for Bum Bum Cream and 68 perfume mist
IMO, nothing rings in the summer quite like the deliciously sweet scent of your favourite Sol de Janeiro mist. From creamy coconuts and fresh fruits to mood-boosting florals, the brand famously has a knack for transporting you to a tropical beach holiday (we're talking palm trees, piña coladas, and everything) with just a single spritz. As far as opinions go, that one's hardly controversial. I'll bet an army of fellow Gen Zs, if not the majority of the girlies on TikTok, will agree: to know SDJ is to love SDJ. And if you live on planet Earth at all, there's no doubt that you're familiar with their ever-viral Brazilian-inspired offerings. Although the brand has since expanded to glowy bodycare and an ultra-nourishing hair range, it was their cult classic Cheirosa 62 body mist that first put them on the map (and everyone's dressers) wayyyy back when. It's warm, it's nutty and almost smells good enough to eat – so naturally, we're not the first to go searching for a dupe at a more purse-friendly price point. But not only have we just found one as close to the original as it is affordable, we've actually covered all other bases, too, so prepare to thank us in advance. Our ultimate list of the best Sol de Janeiro dupes covers each of their fragrances, plus an added extra for those as obsessed with the Bum Bum Cream as we are. Whether you're after a mist that won't break the pre-holiday bank or seeking your new signature scent for the summer, these 11 dupes are giving SDJ a real run for their money… The short answer is that for the sake of accuracy, our motto was "notes on notes on notes". As for the long answer, we took a careful look at (and whiff of) each of Sol de Janeiro's fragrances, and marked down both which olfactory family they sit in, and which notes (top, mid and dry) made up their overall scent profile. We then matched these to corresponding dupes, from some of our favourite high-street brands, who shared similar, if not the exact same, notes but for less. We wore each one, applying them to all of the usual pulse points, and set out to test their comparative potency, wear time and most importantly, dupe-ability.
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
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sol de Janeiro coconut scent is back after fans begged for its return
"Sol de Janeiro announced on their instagram that they will be re-releasing this one. I can't wait to finally try it." Fragrance fans have been lamenting for years the loss of Sol de Janeiro's 'most gorgeous' coconut scent. In fact, Cheirosa 39 was so missed that there's even a petition with over 3,000 signatures who begged for its return. Thankfully, the hair and body fragrance mist is finally back - and shoppers can get a 90ml bottle for £24 on LookFantastic. This summery scent opens up with a decadent coconut cream top note that instantly transports the wearer to beachy days ahead. Its wrapped up in a heart of vanilla and tropical orchid before settling down into a heart of toasted praline. It has been suggested that Cheirosa 39 is quite similar to Cheirosa 71 but 'with more coconut'. The latter has regularly been praised for being a sister to the cult classic Cheirosa 62 for cooler months with it's toasted nuts, chocolate and caramelised vanilla notes. While the limited-edition mist hasn't pulled in any reviews yet on LookFantastic, over on Fragrantica fragrance buffs have been buzzing about the scent for years. One fan said: "The most gorgeous coconut body mist to walk this earth. Luckily I had managed to get my hands on a 90ml through second hand; but omg it's so so worth the money i spent. I used two sprays alone, and it's lasted all day. The most delicious coconut opens it up immediately, then you get a white chocolatey dry down on my clothes atleast." A second penned: "I grabbed a small bottle at Sephora before this scent was discontinued, I wish I would've gotten a few big bottles. This is the most long lasting body mist in my collection and it smells so good. Creamy coconut and vanilla, perfect for layering. I love this layered with Yum Boujee Marshmallow by Kayali and Yum Pistachio Gelato, perfect long lasting combos that are guaranteed to get you compliments." For those interested in the Kayali scents mentioned in this review, both are priced at £79 each for a 50ml bottle. They're available at Cult Beauty and Boots. A third shopper wrote: "Sol de Janeiro announced on their instagram that they will be re-releasing this one. I can't wait to finally try it." A fourth added: "The fragrance community's BIGGEST loss known to mankind. This is the MOST gorgeous coconut scent and nothing else even comes close to it. I'm beyond upset that i got into it after it was discontinued. I ended up buying 4 of them from resellers and i still fear running out of this spray that i adore so much. I can't find anything quite like it at all- the other coconut scents tend to be sweeter or tropical." The main critique the scent has received online is how difficult it is to find. Shoppers might also want to keep in mind it doesn't have any caramel notes which Sol de Janeiro is widely recognised for.
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.
