Is Paris Corner Minya a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62?
Cheirosa '62 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Minya EDP
Minya and Cheirosa '62 share a nutty-sweet DNA, but Minya cranks up the almond, creating a bolder, more intense experience. Cheirosa '62 is a balanced, bright, and crowd-pleasing gourmand, whereas Minya leans into polarizing territory with its amplified almond note, potentially overshadowing the other elements. Consider Cheirosa '62 if you want easygoing sweetness; choose Minya if you crave a powerful, almond-dominant statement, and don't mind risking a love-or-hate reaction. Minya lasts longer but may not be as versatile.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '62
- Minya
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a balanced and easy-to-wear gourmand.
- You prefer a lighter, more versatile scent.
- You enjoy a sunny, beachy vibe.
- You want a safe crowd-pleaser.
- You want a powerful, long-lasting fragrance.
- You love a strong almond note.
- You want a bolder, more intense experience.
- You want a fragrance that will turn heads.
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.
Almond and pistachio hit first, then salted caramel and vanilla, with jasmine and heliotrope keeping it from cloying. In the vein of Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62; strong and long-lasting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Pistachio
17%
vs
18%
Vanilla
15%
vs
16%
Almond
12%
vs
19%
Sandalwood
10%
vs
6%
Jasmine
7%
vs
9%
Heliotrope
6%
vs
14%
Salted Caramel
15% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15%
vs
16%
Sandalwood
10%
vs
6%
Salted Caramel
15% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its strong projection and sweet gourmand profile make it less suitable for a professional office environment. However, its inviting, warm character is perfect for casual outings and intimate dates. It's too playful for serious formal events and definitely not built for sport.
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 6 of its 7 notes, including Almond, Sandalwood, Heliotrope
Adds salted caramel, drops caramel and salt
Where to buy
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