Is Zara Solar Summer Skin a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62?
Cheirosa '62 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2025 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Solar Summer Skin EDT
Cheirosa '62 and Solar Summer Skin both chase a sun-drenched, beachy mood, but they get there very differently. Cheirosa '62 is the powerhouse: salted caramel, pistachio and almond combine into a bold, long-lasting scent with a warm, vacation-ready trail that lingers for hours. Solar Summer Skin is lighter and more ethereal, more of a skin-scent take on the same idea than a genuine rival in depth or richness. If performance and a decadent, dessert-like trail matter most, Cheirosa '62 wins clearly. If you'd rather have a subtle, budget-friendly whisper of summer that doesn't take over, Solar Summer Skin fits the bill.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '62
- Solar Summer Skin
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, long-lasting fragrance with high projection.
- You love rich, gourmand notes like salted caramel and pistachio.
- You want a signature scent that radiates warmth all day.
- You prefer a lighter, more understated skin-scent profile.
- You want a casual fragrance that is easy to reapply.
- You are looking for a budget-friendly, minimalist summer option.
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.
Salted caramel, jasmine and sandalwood in a soft, second-skin scent. Sun-kissed and understated, and it is only for summer.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Salted Caramel
49% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
10%
vs
24%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 salty-sweet skin scent for hot days, this is a summer perfume and nothing else.
Occasions
Light, close and easy, it suits casual days, sport and the office. It lacks the presence for a formal night.
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 2 of its 3 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine
Adds salted caramel, drops almond and caramel
Where to buy
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