Short answer: Cheirosa 62 is the one that started it all: pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla, the scent of Bum Bum Cream. Other popular picks: Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor, Cheirosa 40 Bom Dia, Cheirosa 59 Delícia Drench, Cheirosa 71.
Sol de Janeiro is the Brazilian-inspired body care brand behind the Brazilian Crush perfume mists. Each Cheirosa mist is numbered, and most lean sweet, creamy and beachy. Below are the 10 most useful Sol de Janeiro fragrances in our catalog, with what each smells like, when to wear it and its best layering partner from another brand.
Which Sol de Janeiro perfume should you buy?
- Sweet and gourmand: Cheirosa 62, Cheirosa 71, Cheirosa 39.
- Floral: Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor, Cheirosa 40 Bom Dia, Cheirosa 76.
- Tropical: Cheirosa 48, Cheirosa 87 Rio Radiance.
- Fruity: Cheirosa 91.
- Soft and creamy: Cheirosa 59 Delícia Drench.
The best Sol de Janeiro perfumes, and what to layer them with
Layering partners and fit scores come from MixMode's note and family analysis. Use them as a starting point, then test on your own skin.
Cheirosa 62 2016 · Gourmand
What it smells like: A sunny gourmand blend of creamy pistachio, salted caramel, soft florals, and smooth vanilla-sandalwood warmth.
Best for: spring, summer and fall.
Layer it with: Parfums de Marly Pegasus (98% fit). They share jasmine, heliotrope, vanilla, sandalwood; 2 sprays Pegasus first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 62.
Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor 2022 · Floral
What it smells like: A radiant Brazilian floral wrapped in juicy pink dragonfruit, airy ocean freshness, and a soft veil of vanilla.
Best for: spring and summer.
Layer it with: Creed Virgin Island Water (98% fit). They share hibiscus, musk; 2 sprays Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor first, then 2 sprays Virgin Island Water.
Cheirosa 40 Bom Dia 2020 · Floral
What it smells like: A sultry blend of dark plum and warm amber softened by luminous jasmine and creamy vanilla woods.
Best for: fall, winter and spring.
Cheirosa 59 Delícia Drench 2022 · Gourmand
What it smells like: A soft, creamy blend of sugar violet and jasmine wrapped in vanilla orchid, warm amber, sandalwood, and sheer musk.
Best for: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Layer it with: Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum (98% fit). They share jasmine, sandalwood; 1 spray Allure Eau de Parfum first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 59 Delícia Drench.
Cheirosa 71 2020 · Gourmand
What it smells like: A decadent blend of toasted macadamia, caramelized vanilla, tonka bean, and a delicate salty sweetness that evokes warm bakery treats.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête (96% fit). They share tonka bean, cacao; 2 sprays Blanche Bête first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 71.
Cheirosa 39 2019 · Gourmand
What it smells like: Beachy and indulgent: coconut cream over toasted vanilla and tropical orchid, on creamy sandalwood and warm praline.
Best for: summer and spring.
Layer it with: Dior J'adore (98% fit). They share vanilla, orchid; 2 sprays J'adore first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 39.
Cheirosa 48 2024 · Floral
What it smells like: Tropical and juicy: guava nectar and coconut water over sunlit orchid, lemon and orris, on pink musk and a vanilla cloud.
Best for: summer and spring.
Layer it with: Calvin Klein CK One (98% fit). They share lemon, orris root, musk; 2 sprays Cheirosa 48 first, then 2 sprays CK One.
Cheirosa 87 Rio Radiance 2023 · Floral
What it smells like: Sunkissed and carefree: coconut milk and warm sand over solar tuberose and ylang-ylang, on creamy vanilla and amber.
Best for: summer.
Layer it with: Amouage Dia Man (98% fit). They share ylang-ylang, vanilla, amber; 2 sprays Dia Man first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 87 Rio Radiance.
Cheirosa 91 2025 · Floral
What it smells like: Juicy and floral: passionfruit and pink pepper over Rio pink rose, magnolia and pistachio cream, on honey caramel, amber and sandalwood.
Best for: spring and summer.
Layer it with: Narciso Rodriguez For Her (98% fit). They share rose, amber, sandalwood; 2 sprays For Her first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 91.
Cheirosa 76 2024 · Floral
What it smells like: Velvety and hypnotic: black currant and pear over midnight jasmine, vanilla crème and freesia, on amber woods and caramelized patchouli.
Best for: fall and spring.
Layer it with: Al Haramain Amber Oud Blue Edition (98% fit). They share jasmine, amber, patchouli; 1 spray Amber Oud Blue Edition first, then 2 sprays Cheirosa 76.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular Sol de Janeiro scent?
Cheirosa 62, the original Brazilian Crush scent. Cheirosa 68 and Cheirosa 40 are the next most popular.
What do the Sol de Janeiro numbers mean?
Each scent is called Cheirosa, Portuguese for smelling good, plus a number that identifies the formula. The number is a name, not a strength.
Which Sol de Janeiro perfume lasts longest?
The richest ones: Cheirosa 62 and Cheirosa 40 Bom Dia. Lighter, fresher scents fade sooner.
Can you layer Sol de Janeiro perfumes?
Yes. Each scent above has a high-scoring partner from another brand, and the Sol de Janeiro brand page for every bottle.









