When it comes to fragrance, I love treating myself to a luxury perfume now and again. There is something so special about saving up for a new scent, and nothing brings me joy like displaying a designer bottle on top of my dressing table.
That being said, you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to smell good. In fact, some of the most affordable perfumes on the market are the ones that have earned me the most compliments, and there’s one in particular that people comment on time and time again. Say hello to Sol de Janeiro.
I have no doubt that you’ve come across this fun, colourful brand before. The famous Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has been featured all over TikTok, thanks to its delicious scent and deeply nourishing formula. However, as a beauty editor, I was reluctant to give the brand’s perfume offerings a go, naively thinking that a £22 perfume could never rival my high end buys. Oh, how wrong I was.
You see, last year, on a sunny Saturday afternoon, I met my friend for brunch and I couldn’t get over how good she smelt. I immediately asked her what perfume she was wearing, and believe it or not, it was none other than the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist by Sol de Janeiro.
I asked her if I could spray some myself, and the way this fragrance made me feel was enough to have me running to buy one straight away. If you like escapist scents, then trust me when I say that this will transport you to a tropical island far, far away.
In terms of the actual notes, think warm pistachio, creamy sandalwood, sweet caramel and sensual jasmine. Much like many popular gourmand perfumes, it smells good enough to eat.
Aside from the delicious fragrance and fun packaging, one thing that really stood out to me after trying it myself was the lasting power. Body mists don’t often last as long as actual perfumes, but I was surprised by how much this fragrance lingered on the skin. In fact, I sprayed it on in the morning and I was still receiving compliments by the time I got home. Don’t get me wrong, you definitely still need to top it up more than you would an eau de parfum, but compared to other body mists, it’s seriously impressive.
If you want to give my Sol De Janeiro perfume a go for yourself or are curious to hear what other scents I would recommend from the brand, keep on scrolling for my top picks.
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