Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62: The Compliment Magnet
A pistachio-caramel-vanilla body mist that people obsess over — smells divine, gets compliments, but fades fast. The EDP is the smarter buy.
What real owners actually say
People are genuinely obsessed with this one. Multiple users report getting stopped and asked what they're wearing — on buses, in stores, on vacation. One woman wore the full 62 lineup (lotion, mist, shampoo, leave-in conditioner) in Maui and got frequent compliments. The scent is universally described as warm, cozy, and delicious — vanilla caramel with a pistachio twist. Someone's seatmate said it smelled like s'mores. Multiple people call it their signature scent and finish large bottles within months.
But here's the less glamorous truth: the body mist is exactly that — a mist. Longevity is the Achilles' heel. Several users treat it as a 'bed scent' or layer it with the lotion and EDP for any real staying power. Multiple commenters specifically say the EDP version is more elevated and performs noticeably better. One user called it a fall scent that 'performs far better in cooler temps' — interesting for something marketed with beachy Brazilian energy.
People also admit the hype got them. One flat-out said 'it was the hype that got me 😂.' It's a crowd-pleaser, not a connoisseur pick. Some fragrance enthusiasts prefer other numbers in the line (68, 71, 40 all have devoted camps), but 62 remains the gateway drug. A few sought out dupes — Oakcha's Kissed Glow was mentioned as a stronger, longer-lasting alternative at $40, and Paris Corner Minya as a budget option.
What Glow loved
- Genuinely irresistible gourmand scent — vanilla, caramel, pistachio perfection
- Verified compliment magnet — strangers will ask what you're wearing
- Affordable entry point into a crowd-pleasing fragrance
- Beautiful layered with the lotion, shampoo, and EDP from the same line
- Unisex appeal — men wear it confidently too
What Glow didn't
- Body mist longevity is weak — fades within a few hours without layering
- The EDP is the version you actually want, which costs more
- Cool-weather performer despite tropical summer marketing
- Ubiquitous — you will smell like everyone else in the Sephora line
- Personal chemistry varies wildly; some get caramel, others get something less flattering
The YouTube reviewers who actually tried it
Across multiple YouTube reviewers with serious fragrance followings, Cheirosa 62 consistently lands in the top tier of the Sol de Janeiro lineup, but rarely as the undisputed #1. Reviewers describe it as a comforting gourmand — sweet vanilla-caramel with a creamy quality that layer beautifully with other warm scents. The EDP gets specific praise for being 'more elevated' than the mist.
Several reviewers note this is fundamentally a cool-weather scent despite the beachy branding. One explicitly agreed it 'performs far better in the cooler temps.' The mist is called a 'staple' by fans who go through bottles quickly, but longevity complaints are woven throughout — people love it enough to reapply generously.
The compliment factor is real and repeatedly confirmed — male attention specifically comes up multiple times. One commenter said a boy on her bus literally said 'mmmmh what's that smell' when she sprayed it. It's unisex enough that men wear it too; one guy commented he owns two bottles of 62 plus other Sol de Janeiro products.
Reviewers also noted that within the Sol de Janeiro range, personal chemistry creates wildly different rankings. Some swear by 68 (compared to Baccarat Rouge 540), others are devoted to 40, 71, or 59. The 62 is the most universally liked but not everyone's personal favorite — it's the safe bet that rarely offends.
The caveats nobody puts on the bottle
When user voice and video reviewers contradict each other, that's usually where the truth lives. Here's the disagreement.
- BRAND markets this as beachy Brazilian summer energy, but USER and VIDEO reviewers consistently say it performs best in fall/winter and is a cozy, comforting cool-weather scent.
- USER comments treat the body mist as a daily staple they burn through in months, but multiple users and VIDEO reviewers note the mist fades fast and recommend the EDP for actual longevity.
- USER admits 'the hype got me' — several purchased due to viral popularity, yet the genuine compliment-getting reputation (confirmed across VIDEO comments) means the hype isn't entirely hollow.
- VIDEO reviewers rank 62 highly but rarely as their personal #1 — it's the crowd-pleaser consensus pick, while individuals prefer 40, 68, or 71 depending on body chemistry.
- USER comments reference dupes (Oakcha Kissed Glow at $40, Paris Corner Minya) that reportedly last longer and smell similar, suggesting some find the original overpriced for a body mist.
The 10 videos that informed this verdict
Top YouTube reviews ranked by views. Tap a card to watch on YouTube — no autoplay, no creep tracking, no “you might also like.”