Is Aldi 32 Havanna Nights a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62?
Cheirosa '62 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
32 Havanna Nights EDT
Cheirosa '62 and 32 Havanna Nights part ways on scent profile as much as atmosphere. Cheirosa '62 is a decadent, gourmand-heavy experience, dominated by pistachio, almond and salted caramel, and it conjures an instant sun-drenched beach mood. 32 Havanna Nights takes the more restrained, budget-friendly route, swapping that edible sweetness for a drier blend of amber and bergamot that settles into a subtle, versatile woody-floral profile, one that suits the office as easily as a casual day out. Cheirosa '62 is loud and festive; Havanna Nights plays it much quieter. Crave a high-impact, dessert-like fragrance that projects pure joy? Cheirosa '62 is the clear winner. Prefer an understated, daily-wear scent that puts value ahead of edible intensity? 32 Havanna Nights is a sophisticated, wallet-friendly alternative that steers well clear of the cloying sweetness gourmand perfumes can fall into.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '62
- 32 Havanna Nights
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love sweet, edible gourmand scents like pistachio and caramel.
- You want a high-projection fragrance that smells like a summer vacation.
- You prefer an EDP concentration for longer-lasting performance.
- You are shopping on a strict budget.
- You prefer a more subtle, woody-amber scent for the office.
- You dislike overly sweet or nutty fragrance notes.
Cheirosa '62 is the ultimate feel-good gourmand: lush pistachio and almond melt into salted caramel and vanilla, radiating warmth and cheerful flirtation. A delicious crowd-pleaser that feels like summer on skin.
Bergamot and pepper open onto cardamom, cinnamon and jasmine, then settle on sandalwood, amber and vanilla. A warm, gently spiced evening scent with easy manners.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Vanilla
15%
vs
8%
Sandalwood
10%
vs
12%
Jasmine
7%
vs
10%
Bergamot
14% share of the perfume
Citrus
12% share of the perfume
Pepper
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15%
vs
8%
Sandalwood
10%
vs
12%
Amber
10% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, warm caramel and vanilla make this excellent for fall and spring when you crave cozy sweetness, but the sunny pistachio and salted facets give it enough brightness for cooler summer evenings and softer winter days.
Occasions
Best for casual or date wear due to its bold, inviting sweetness. Projection and intensity are moderate enough for office use if applied sparingly, but the gourmand character leans less formal and unsuitable for sports.
Seasons
Cinnamon, amber and vanilla lean towards autumn and winter, while the citrus top keeps it from feeling heavy in spring.
Occasions
Easy casual wear is its strength, and it will do for a dinner or a relaxed night out. It is not dressy enough to carry a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Vanilla
Adds amber and bergamot, drops almond and caramel
Where to buy
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