Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Scents Guide: Every Perfume Mist Explained
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Quick answer: Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa scents are each numbered after a year in Brazilian culture. '62 (Brazilian Crush) is the pistachio-and-salted-caramel scent family of Bum Bum Cream; '76 is black currant and jasmine; '68 is pink dragon fruit and jasmine; '59 is vanilla orchid and violet; and '39 is coconut and vanilla. The notes below are as described by the brand.
This guide covers every Cheirosa perfume mist we stock at Grace Beauty. Start with the table to compare notes, mood and sizes at a glance, then read the scent-by-scent sections for the story behind each number. All scent notes come from Sol de Janeiro's own product pages, and where we quote our own product descriptions instead, we say so. If you're buying for someone else, the gift section at the end points you to jet sets and minis in the same scents.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa scents at a glance
| Scent | Brand notes | Mood / family | Sizes we stock | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheirosa '39 (Coco Cabana) | Coconut cream, tropical orchid, toasted vanilla, warm praline | Gourmand, beachy | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '40 (Bom Dia Bright) | Black amber plum, jasmine blooms, vanilla woods, warm musk | Warm floral | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '48 | Guava nectar, sunlit orchid, vanilla, pink musk | Fruity | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '59 (Delícia Drench) | Vanilla orchid, sugared violet, sheer sandalwood, whipped amber | Floral, woody | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '62 (Brazilian Crush) | Creamy pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine petals, vanilla | Warm gourmand | Mist 90ml, 240ml; EDP 50ml, 8ml | 90ml mist · 240ml mist · 50ml EDP · 8ml EDP |
| Cheirosa '68 (Beija Flor) | Pink dragon fruit, Brazilian jasmine, sheer vanilla, ocean air | Fruity floral | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '71 | Caramelised vanilla, toasted macadamia nut, tonka bean | Gourmand | 90ml | 90ml |
| Cheirosa '76 | Black currant, midnight jasmine, lush freesia, amber woods | Floral, amber | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
| Cheirosa '87 (Rio Radiance) | Leite de coco (coconut milk), solar tuberose, creamy vanilla | Solar floral | 90ml, 240ml (limited edition) | 90ml · 240ml (limited edition) |
| Cheirosa '91 | Passionfruit, honey caramel, Rio pink rose | Fruity floral | 90ml, 240ml | 90ml · 240ml |
What does "Cheirosa" mean?
Sol de Janeiro says: “In Portuguese, cheirosa means to smell incredibly delicious.” Each Cheirosa scent carries a number that points to a year in Brazilian culture, from Carmen Miranda in 1939 to the pop remixes of 1991.
The Cheirosa scents, one by one
Cheirosa '39 (Coco Cabana)
Notes: coconut cream, tropical orchid, toasted vanilla and warm praline (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it beachy and indulgent, and says it “returns with even more coconut and vanilla than before”. It's inspired by 1939 and Carmen Miranda. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '40 (Bom Dia Bright)
Notes: black amber plum, jasmine blooms, vanilla woods and warm musk (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand describes it as a sultry, delicate warm floral, inspired by Rio's Carnaval Ball of 1840. It's also the scent of the Bom Dia Bright range. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '48
Notes: guava nectar, sunlit orchid, vanilla and pink musk (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it tropical and juicy. It celebrates 1948, when the bikini was first spotted in Brazil. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '59 (Delícia Drench)
Notes: vanilla orchid, sugared violet, sheer sandalwood and whipped amber (notes: Sol de Janeiro). It's inspired by 1959 and João Gilberto's first bossa nova album, Chega de Saudade, and it's the scent of the Delícia Drench range. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '62 (Brazilian Crush)
Notes: creamy pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine petals and vanilla (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it “our cult classic”, inspired by the Girl from Ipanema in 1962. It's the same Cheirosa '62 scent family as Bum Bum Cream. We also stock it as an Eau de Parfum, with slightly different notes (see the FAQs). Mist: 90ml · 240ml. Eau de Parfum: 50ml · 8ml.
Cheirosa '68 (Beija Flor)
Notes: pink dragon fruit, Brazilian jasmine, sheer vanilla and ocean air (notes: Sol de Janeiro). It's inspired by the Tropicália movement of 1968 and is the scent of the Beija Flor range. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '71
Notes: caramelised vanilla, toasted macadamia nut and tonka bean (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it warm and cosy, inspired by Rio's Confeitaria Colombo bakery in 1971. We stock it in 90ml only: 90ml.
Cheirosa '76
Notes: black currant, midnight jasmine, lush freesia and amber woods (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand describes it as intoxicating and velvety, inspired by Brazil's disco era in 1976. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Cheirosa '87 (Rio Radiance)
Notes: leite de coco (coconut milk), solar tuberose and creamy vanilla (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it a solar floral, inspired by Copacabana in 1987. The 240ml is a limited edition. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml (limited edition).
Cheirosa '91
Notes: passionfruit, honey caramel and Rio pink rose (notes: Sol de Janeiro). The brand calls it juicy and floral, inspired by the Brazilian pop remixes of 1991. Sizes: 90ml · 240ml.
Limited editions we stock: Flor Mística, Dança Mística, Leite Café, Leite Néctar
These limited-edition perfume mists are in stock while they last.
The Mística mists. Sol de Janeiro's limited-edition Mística trio is named for mystical moments on Brazil's coast. We stock two of the three:
- Flor Mística Perfume Mist 90ml, £23.90: "dreamy and bright". In Portuguese, flor mística means "mystical flower", and the scent was inspired by flowering vines in the hidden gardens of Paraty. Top: orange blossom, coconut water. Heart: flamingo flower, Brazilian gardenia, white rose petals. Base: lush palm leaf, golden musk.
- Dança Mística Perfume Mist 90ml, £23.90: "sparkling and rich". Dança mística means "mystical dance", inspired by dancing on the beaches of Búzios. Top: purple fig, champagne accord. Heart: lily of the valley, white orris, Anjou pear. Base: sandalwood, amber drops, warm vanilla.
- Água Mística ("mystical water", described by the brand as fresh and crisp) is the third scent in the trio. It's currently sold out at Grace Beauty.
Which Mística? Going by the brand's notes, Flor Mística is the floral one (gardenia and white rose), and Dança Mística is warmer and fruitier (fig, pear, vanilla).
Also limited edition: Leite Café Perfume Mist 90ml and Leite Néctar Perfume Mist 90ml. See each product page for details.
(Prices at the time of writing, 27 October 2026.)
Cheirosa Intense perfume mists: '91 Intense and '74 Intense
Quick answer: Sol de Janeiro's Intense perfume mists have a higher fragrance concentration than the original Cheirosa mists. Cheirosa '91 Intense is a richer take on '91 (Rio pink rose, juicy lychee and a solar ambery accord). Cheirosa '74 Intense is a brand-new scent number (ripe pineapple, orange flower and a solar ambery accord). We stock both, plus '62 Intense and '59 Intense, in 90ml.
| Intense mist | What the brand says | Key notes (Sol de Janeiro) | Size and price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheirosa '91 Intense | A rich twist on Cheirosa '91 | Top: bergamot, passion fruit, cashew, juicy lychee, açaí. Heart: magnolia, Rio pink rose, pistachio, dewy peony. Base: solar ambery accord, liquid musk, pink sugar | 90ml, £33.90 |
| Cheirosa '74 Intense | A new "golden gourmand" scent | Top: bergamot, ripe pineapple. Heart: plum, orange flower, aldehydes. Base: solar ambery accord, vanilla beans | 90ml, £33.90 |
| Cheirosa '62 Intense | A "sun-drenched gourmand" | Top: pistachio, almond. Heart: heliotrope, jasmine petals, roasted macadamia. Base: solar ambery accord, salted caramel, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla absolute | 90ml, £33.90 |
| Cheirosa '59 Intense | A "euphoric gourmand" | Top: white orchid, macadamia. Heart: violet, jasmine sambac absolute, creamy sandalwood, toffee, patchouli. Base: solar ambery accord, vetiver, whipped musk | 90ml, £33.90 |
*Prices at the time of writing (27 October 2026).
Cheirosa '91 Intense
Sol de Janeiro describes '91 Intense as a rich twist on Cheirosa '91, with a higher fragrance concentration and deep notes of Rio pink rose, juicy lychee and a solar ambery accord inspired by the Brazilian sunset. The brand says it captures the start of the night, when the rhythm of your favourite playlist takes over. If you already love the original Cheirosa '91, the Intense version keeps the passion fruit and pink rose and adds lychee, pistachio, musk and pink sugar. Shop Cheirosa '91 Intense Perfume Mist 90ml.
Cheirosa '74 Intense
'74 Intense isn't an upgrade of an older mist. It's a new number in the Cheirosa family. Sol de Janeiro calls it a golden gourmand with ripe pineapple, orange flower and a solar ambery accord inspired by the Brazilian sunset, and it was inspired by golden hour at Arpoador beach in Rio, where crowds gather to applaud the sunset. There's no matching '74 body cream yet. Sol de Janeiro suggests layering it with Bum Bum Cream, Bom Dia Bright Cream or Beija Flor Elasti-Cream. Shop Cheirosa '74 Intense Mist 90ml.
Original or Intense: which should I buy?
The originals come in 90ml and 240ml and cover more scents. The Intense mists come in 90ml and, according to the brand, have a higher fragrance concentration. If you want a stronger version of a scent you already wear, choose its Intense version ('91, '62 or '59). If you want something new, '74 Intense is only available as an Intense.
Which Cheirosa scent should I choose?
Quick picks by mood, based on the brand's notes:
- Gourmand (sweet): '62 for pistachio and salted caramel, '71 for caramelised vanilla and macadamia, and '39 for coconut cream and praline.
- Fruity: '48 for guava nectar, '68 for pink dragon fruit, '91 for passionfruit, and '40 for black amber plum.
- Floral: '76 for midnight jasmine and freesia, '87 for solar tuberose, and '59 for vanilla orchid and sugared violet.
- Beachy: '39 for coconut cream and '87 for leite de coco.
Perfume mist vs eau de parfum: what's the difference?
Most Cheirosa scents come as hair and body perfume mists in 90ml and 240ml sizes, which you can spritz over hair, body and clothes. Cheirosa '62 is also available as an Eau de Parfum in 50ml and 8ml, and the notes on our Eau de Parfum page differ slightly from the mist. Shop the Cheirosa 62 Eau de Parfum 50ml or the 8ml travel size.
Cheirosa scents as gifts
Many Sol de Janeiro jet sets and minis pair a mist with a body cream in the same scent. The Bum Bum Jet Set is all Cheirosa '62, the Beija Flor Jet Set includes Cheirosa '68, and the Delícia Drench Jet Set includes Cheirosa '59. See them all in Sol de Janeiro Gift Sets, or browse our Christmas Beauty Gift Guide. For the home, try the Cheirosa '40 Scented Candle or the Cheirosa '59 Scented Candle. Shop all Sol de Janeiro.
UK Tracked delivery is £3.90, or free UK delivery on orders over £50.
Cheirosa scent FAQs
What does Sol de Janeiro 76 smell like?
According to Sol de Janeiro, Cheirosa '76 has notes of black currant, midnight jasmine, lush freesia and amber woods, and is inspired by Brazil's disco era in 1976. The brand describes it as intoxicating and velvety. Shop it in 90ml or 240ml.
Which Sol de Janeiro mist smells like the Bum Bum Cream?
Cheirosa '62, sold as Brazilian Crush. It's the same Cheirosa '62 scent family as Bum Bum Cream, with notes of creamy pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine petals and vanilla (notes: Sol de Janeiro). Shop the 90ml mist, the 240ml mist or the Cheirosa 62 Eau de Parfum 50ml.
What's the difference between Cheirosa 59 and 62?
According to Sol de Janeiro, Cheirosa '59 has notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet, sheer sandalwood and whipped amber, while Cheirosa '62 has notes of creamy pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine petals and vanilla. Both include vanilla: '59 leans floral and woody, and '62 leans gourmand.
Which Sol de Janeiro scent is the most fruity, floral or sweet?
Going by the brand's notes: for fruity, try '48 (guava nectar), '68 (pink dragon fruit), '91 (passionfruit) or '40 (black amber plum). For sweet, gourmand scents, try '62 (pistachio and salted caramel), '71 (caramelised vanilla and macadamia) or '39 (coconut cream and praline). For floral, try '76 (midnight jasmine and freesia) or '87 (solar tuberose).
Is a Sol de Janeiro perfume mist the same as the eau de parfum?
No. We stock Cheirosa '62 as a hair and body perfume mist (90ml and 240ml) and as an Eau de Parfum (50ml and 8ml). The notes on our Eau de Parfum page differ slightly from the mist: top notes of pistachio and almond, heart notes of heliotrope and jasmine petals, and base notes of vanilla, salted caramel and sandalwood.
What does "Cheirosa" mean?
Sol de Janeiro says: “In Portuguese, cheirosa means to smell incredibly delicious.”
Which Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa is the blue one?
The blue Sol de Janeiro perfume mist is Cheirosa '76. As shown on our product page, it comes in a blue bottle with a white cap. According to Sol de Janeiro, Cheirosa '76 has notes of black currant, midnight jasmine, lush freesia and amber woods, and is inspired by Brazil's disco era in 1976. Shop it in 90ml or 240ml. The limited-edition Água Mística also has a blue bottle, but it's currently sold out.