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11 best Sol de Janeiro dupes – including a £4 alternative for the best-selling 68 perfume mist
If you're balling on a budget, look no further
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…
How we tested these dupes
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.
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
When it comes to dupes, we're looking for similar products for more affordable prices. And not to brag, but we've nailed it with the above products. With Tree Hut, you're paying £11.99 240g and Sol, it's £48 for 240ml (ml and grams here are interchangeable).
The products themselves are almost identical in scent, texture and performance, too. Tree Hut is ultra-nourishing thanks to shea butter, and with softening plant oils, the formula is lightweight and airy.
But don't just take my word for it, Reddit users agree, too. Read the discourse here.
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream key aspects: Pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla fragrance notes with guarana extract, cupuaçu butter, açaí oil and coconut oil for deep hydration and nourishment to the skin.
The dupe’s key aspects: Almond, golden amber and Australian sandalwood fragrance notes with shea butter, cupuaçu butter and guarana for dry skin moisturisation and promotion of elasticity.
What reviewers say: "I bought this recently and let me tell you it’s amazing! Smells so good and it’s extremely moisturising!"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62
Cheirosa 62 is Sol De Janeiro's signature and most popular scent, so it's no surprise that brands have jumped onto dupes of it. Of course, not much can beat the allure of the original, but Boots' Pistachio Almond hair and body mist comes close... and for £4, too!
Admittedly, it doesn't last as long on the skin, but its sweet, gourmand scent is pretty much identical.
Cheirosa 62 notes: Pistachio, Almond, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Sandalwood
The dupe’s notes: Pistachio, Almond Milk, Salted Caramel, Sandalwood
What reviewers say: "Love this! Long lasting and very very similar to a very well known quadruple the price one! Bought 2 ..the only Body Mist ever had compliments for"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59
Hot take: But I actually prefer this M&S dupe to the original Cheirosa 59... I know, I know, I've fallen victim to the doops! The vanilla and violet notes in both make the perfumes floral not flowery, however, the M&S scent is more sexy. IMO, anyway.
The mix of floral notes like white jasmine and tuberose meeting sensual and musky amber make it a date night scent for sure!
Cheirosa 59 notes: Velvet Plum, Amber, Vanilla Orchid
The dupe’s notes: White Flower, Mandarin, Amber, Tuberose
What reviewers say: "Lovely scent, I use for everyday wear to work and affordable price, I previously bought smaller size as handed tried it out in shop, very happy they had larger size that now use."
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 48
Zara’s fragrance range has also done the rounds TikTok and it’s clear why. For an EDT (which contains less perfume oil than an EDP) it was surprisingly long-lasting. I was especially wowed at how much it clung to my clothes (in a good way) even after a hectic commute and busy work day.
Although its notes are a little different, Pink Flambé uses the same combination of a citrus top note, with a light, airy base in Orchid. As far as dupes go, this was especially impressive for a high street retailer whose forté is clothes!
Cheirosa 48 notes: Orchid, Lemon, Coconut Water
The dupe’s notes: Mandarin, Pear, Jasmine, Orchid
What reviewers say: "It’s surprisingly not citrusy nor gourmand on my skin, it feels very “soapy” on me. It reminds me of a soap scent that is fresh and clean and I can see why this flanker is called “Summer”, it reminds me of a warm and salty Summer breeze. I like perfumes that remind me of soap scents and this was a pleasant surprise."
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40
Notes-wise, H&M’s Hopeful Romantic can match Cheirosa 40’s three out of four, which is pretty impressive! It’s just as airy and fresh thanks to the jasmine and vanilla blend, but it’s worth noting that the hint of pear definitely takes centre stage.
As is the standard with most EDTs, you can expect to be reapplying this every few hours. But, IMO, that's a fair compromise. The scent is universally flattering and smells WAY more luxurious than it is.
Cheirosa 48 notes: Black Amber Plum, Jasmine, Vanilla
The dupe’s notes: Pear, Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla
What reviewers say: "It smells absolutely delicious ❤️"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71
If you love to smell good enough to eat, look no further than Sabrina Carpenter's Caramel Sweet Tooth. The notes in this are almost identical to Cheirosa 71, minus the super sweet coconut.
Its lasting power is impressive, too, being pretty much on par with the Sol OG. That said, if you are looking for something a little more long-lasting, it is also available in an EDP.
Plus, you certainly get bang for your buck with 236ml for £11.99, whereas Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71 is £24 for 90ml!
Cheirosa 71 notes: Macadamia, Coconut Blossom, Vanilla, White Chocolate
The dupe’s notes: Almond, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate
What reviewers say: "Well I didn't know whether to spray it or eat it with apple pie, it smells amazing. Perfect for a layering scent to make your favourite perfume last all day. Would definatley buy more scents if there were other smells in the range. Love it"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 87
Coconut is the all-consuming base of both of these body mists, making for super sweet scents. The DAISE version may not be a direct dupe of Cheirosa 87, but boy, do they smell very very similar.
Even with a blind smell test (only thorough testing over here at Cosmo HQ), the two were unidentifiable from each other.
Cheirosa 87 notes: Coconut Milk, Vanilla, Amber, Ylang Ylang
The dupe’s notes: Coconut, Vanilla, White Lily, Patchouli
What reviewers say: "Absolutely amazing scent!!! When I went to the shops yesturday a lady asked me, “ what body mist have you got on?” I said “DAISE BEAUTY”!!! Definitely recommend💛🩵🤍❤️💜💖💗🩷🧡💚"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76
If you're after a super fresh yet still somewhat floral body mist, Superdrug's £1.99 (!!) Blossom Intense is a good place to start.
It is missing the poignant blackcurrant and freesia in Cheirosa 76, but this dupe still has the warmth of its allure with jasmine and amber. And for sub £2, you canny go wrong!
Cheirosa 76 notes: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Amber, Freesia
The dupe’s notes: Jasmine, Amber
What reviewers say: "The sweet smell of this mist absolutely gives impression of very luxurious perfume which can be use alone or with other perfumes. To wind up up I must say very beautiful smell and totally recommend."
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Água Mística
If you’re a fan of florals but want a little something extra to pad it out, & Other Stories’ fresh, gardeny offering uses warm woody base to do the trick. Like Sol de Janeiro’s new Água Mística spray, you can definitely notice hints of tangerine in this dupe, but admittedly they’re much more subtle.
That being said, I found this dupe much easier to layer. It plays especially nicely with anything amber or musk-y.
Água Mística notes: Tangerine, Peony, Cedarwood
The dupe’s notes: Tangerine, Tiger Orchid, Tonka Bean
What reviewers say: "Easy scent to where it's awesome"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Dança Mística
The Body Shop has never failed me before, and it definitely didn’t here. White Musk is just as lightweight as you’d want for an everyday mist – it blends the crispness of Lily Of The Valley and the sweetness of Tarragon together to suit anyone and everyone.
Sol de Janeiro’s is definitely more gourmand, but actually if you prefer a more rounded scent (which, dare I say, feels a tiny bit more grown up…), opt for the dupe!
Dança Mística notes: Lily Of The Valley, Pear, Sandalwood
The dupe’s notes: Lily Of The Valley, Musk
What reviewers say: "I have used all of the Body Shop musk body sprays over the years and love them all. This is a new fragrance for me and it does not disappoint"
Smells like… Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68
A blend of fruits, florals, and vanilla is the stuff of summer dreams. Not just ideal for beach holidays, but anyone with a partial for a sweeter scent will already be well acquainted with those fragrance families.
While the bestselling Cheirosa 68 is based on dragonfruit and hibiscus notes, So…?’s uplifting dupe instead infuses grapefruit with heliotrope.
Spoiler: this basically means you get all of the floral sweetness and fruity freshness on a creamy vanilla base, plus all of the bargain (it’s over a fifth!! of SDJ's price). The only catch is that predictably, you'll need to reapply at least every hour.
Cheirosa 68 notes: Dragonfruit, Hibiscus, Vanilla
The dupe’s notes: Grapefruit, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Cedarwood
What reviewers say: "Very pleasantly surprised! I haven’t dabbled in So…? fragrances since my school days, but this one has just revived my love for them."
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
Beauty Assistant Urmi works across Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Red and Prima.
She fell into the world of beauty following a Masters in Magazine Journalism, and has been knee-deep in maximalist makeup, seasonal nail trends, and skincare myth-busting ever since. Both in and outside the office, she is best recognised by her signature red hair and elaborate set of acrylics.
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