Sol de Janeiro 2023 EDP

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Rio Radiance

by Vincent Kuczinski

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Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Vincent Kuczinski. Rio Radiance opens with Pebbles and Coconut, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Sol de Janeiro's Rio Radiance carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive holiday romance. For some, it's that dreamy, expensive sunscreen vibe that screams luxury beach holidays. For others? Just bog-standard sun lotion with an overwhelming tuberose sledgehammer. You'll either adore it or be running for the hills.
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  • Bright
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Youthful
  • Confident
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Rio Radiance Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coconut57%
Pebbles43%
Heartas listed
Tuberose56%
Ylang-Ylang44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla58%
Amber42%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its bright, beachy, and casual nature makes it perfect for everyday summer wear, especially outdoors or on holiday. While some find it might 'cloy' or be 'too much' for regular office wear, its good sillage and longevity in warm weather make it ideal for dates or casual outings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine sunkissed skin on a white-sand beach with Rio Radiance. Creamy coconut starts things off, quickly joined by the lush, bubblegum-like sweetness of tuberose and heady ylang-ylang. A hint of mineralic sand adds an unusual texture, before warming into a skin-salty amber and soft vanilla dry down. It's sunshine in a bottle, pure and simple.

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