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.
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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.
Zara's Solar Summer Skin wants to give you that holiday glow, but it's divisive. Some say it's a fleeting Sol de Janeiro '62 dupe, while others love its understated, sun-kissed charm - if you can get it to stick around.
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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 summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
This scent is light and intimate, making it suitable for casual wear and less suitable for formal events where a stronger presence is expected. Its 'second skin' nature and poor longevity, as noted by reviewers, mean it won't be overpowering in an office but also won't make a statement on a date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Sandalwood, Jasmine notes
Adds almond and caramel, drops salted caramel
Where to buy
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