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Cheirosa '62 Eau de Parfum bottle Cheirosa '62 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Minya Eau de Parfum bottle Minya EDP
Our Verdict

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.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Cheirosa '62 if...
  • 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.
Choose Minya if...
  • 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.
Our Verdict - Cheirosa '62 EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Minya EDP
This is a seriously divisive gourmand, often compared to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62. Some swear it's a superior, longer-lasting dupe, while others find the almond overwhelming, cloying, or even synthetic. Expect strong performance but be prepared for a Love/Hate reaction.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cheirosa '62 EDP
Minya EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pistachio 50% vs 47%
Almond 49% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 50% vs 54%
Jasmine 49% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 40%
Sandalwood 21% vs 21%
Only in Cheirosa '62
Caramel 27% Salt 24%
Only in Minya
Salted Caramel 37%

Accords

Cheirosa '62 Minya
100%
Gourmand
Vanilla
100%
Almond
100%
95%
Sweet
61%
90%
Nutty
85%
85%
Caramel
60%
Powdery
73%
50%
Woody
71%
Fruity
58%
Floral
52%
45%
Salty
Green
45%
100%
100%
100%
Sweet shared
95%
61%
Nutty shared
90%
85%
85%
Powdery shared
60%
73%
Woody shared
50%
71%
58%
52%
45%
45%

Performance

Cheirosa '62 Minya
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cheirosa '62

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Minya

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, nutty, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cheirosa '62 EDP
Minya EDP
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