Is Aldi 64 Tropical Glow a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '40?
Cheirosa '40 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
64 Tropical Glow EDT
Cheirosa '40 and 64 Tropical Glow share a fruity-sweet streak, but that's about where the overlap ends. Cheirosa '40 is the divisive one: a rich, high-impact EDP built on black amber plum and dark musk that doesn't always behave the same way twice, and on some skin it can tip into medicinal or synthetic territory. 64 Tropical Glow keeps it simple. This budget EDT skips the heavier animalic base for a brighter mix of citrus and bergamot, so it never risks the sultry, plum-vanilla depth Cheirosa '40 goes for, but it also never risks going wrong. Fancy a bold, statement-making scent and don't mind the gamble? Cheirosa '40 is your pick. Want something reliable you can wear day after day without a second thought? 64 Tropical Glow is the smarter buy.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '40
- 64 Tropical Glow
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy deep, dark plum notes.
- You prefer a longer-lasting EDP concentration.
- You gravitate toward sultry, sophisticated vanilla.
- You want a bright, citrusy summer scent.
- You prefer a wallet-friendly everyday fragrance.
- You dislike medicinal or synthetic undertones.
Jammy plum and blackcurrant with an ambergris shimmer, then orchid and jasmine, drying to vanilla and musk. Sweet, juicy and a little sultry, best on warm evenings and easy dates.
Citrus, creamy coconut and a warm vanilla base, with no complications. Sunny and a little sweet, it is the holiday-in-a-bottle option for casual days and easy evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Citrus
23% share of the perfume
Bergamot
19% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
23%
vs
26%
Plum
22% share of the perfume
Musk
13% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Orchid
9% share of the perfume
Jasmine
9% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
7% share of the perfume
Ambergris
3% share of the perfume
Coconut
31% share of the perfume
Citrus
23% share of the perfume
Bergamot
19% share of the perfume
Coconut
31% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Plum, blackcurrant and white florals feel brightest in spring and summer. The vanilla base gives it enough warmth to stretch into autumn.
Occasions
Sweet and charming, it is good for casual days and dates. It is too fruity for formal events and not discreet enough for the office.
Seasons
Coconut and citrus feel brightest in spring, with autumn close behind thanks to the vanilla. Summer works, but winter will find it thin.
Occasions
Soft and sweet, it settles in at casual days and easy evenings. The sweetness is too relaxed for a formal event, and the gym wants something drier.
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 1 of its 4 notes, including Vanilla
Adds bergamot and citrus, drops ambergris and blackcurrant
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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