Is Marks & Spencer White Coconut a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62?
Cheirosa '62 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
White Coconut EDP
A respectable budget alternative for the sunlit coconut mood. White Coconut captures the cheerful, beachy character that made Cheirosa '62 a 2020s fragrance phenomenon, with a brighter citrus opening and a slightly less indulgent gourmand base. Where they diverge is the drydown: Cheirosa layers in pistachio-praline-vanilla for that signature creamy trail, while the M&S keeps it cleaner and more wearable for everyday office or casual wear. Pick Cheirosa if you want the full creamy-gourmand presence that the cult bottle promises; pick White Coconut if you want the same coconut-sun mood at £10-£16 with a more workable, less sticky-sweet read.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '62
- White Coconut
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- ["You want the iconic creamy-pistachio-praline base that defines Cheirosa.","You wear it for date and evening - the SDJ projects 6h+ where the M&S fades fast.","You buy into the SDJ ritual and want the full body-mist-to-perfume range."]
- ["You want a sunlit coconut at supermarket prices, no Sephora pilgrimage required.","You prefer a drier, less sticky-sweet read - more workable for office and casual day.","You are testing the coconut-vanilla genre before committing to a £40 SDJ bottle."]
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.
A budget-friendly coconut fragrance that radiates cheerful summer energy with a creamy, not-too-sweet coconut and a bright citrus twist. Unpretentious, easygoing, and ideal for warm days, though performance is modest.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
27%
vs
35%
Heliotrope
50%
Pistachio
50%
Almond
50%
Jasmine
50%
Caramel
27%
Salt
24%
Sandalwood
22%
Orange
58%
Coconut
51%
Bergamot
42%
Amber
29%
White Flowers
28%
Musk
21%
Tiare Flower
21%
Moss
14%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Tropical coconut and bright citrus over warm vanilla peak in spring and summer; the tropical character suits warm weather best. Lacks density for cold months.
Occasions
Light projection and a cheerful tropical character fit casual daytime and beach-coded wear. Too sweet and informal for formal occasions or office signature use.
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 9 notes, including Vanilla
Adds amber and bergamot, drops almond and caramel
Where to buy
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