The Best Summer Fragrances in 2025
At Sol de Janeiro, we’re firm believers that summer deserves its own scent. Whether you’re traveling to a beachy locale or staying closer to home, there’s just something special about wearing fresh, tropical, and sun-soaked notes in the warmer months. So while summer’s still going on, we encourage you to swap your heavier, wintry scents for uplifting summer alternatives that reflect the mood of the season. Ahead, find some of our favorite fragrances of the season and the best places to wear them.
Our Summer Fragrance Philosophy
Our summer body mists are cult favorites, and for good reason. We believe that all fragrances should transport, catch compliments, and delight the senses. Our top summer perfumes evoke beachside memories, sun kissed skin, and carefree celebration—each in their own unique way. That’s also why you’ll notice the word “cheirosa” in our fragrance names. In Portuguese, "cheirosa" means to smell incredibly delicious. Who wouldn’t want that?
Sol de Janeiro Fragrances You Need This Summer
Cheirosa 62™
That’s our baby, she’s iconic. With notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla, our cult-classic scent behind is sunny and irresistible. Layer it with best-selling Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream for maximum longevity, ultra soft skin, and double the compliments. Looking for an even longer-lasting scent? Go for our SOL Cheirosa 62™ eau de parfum.
Cheirosa 62™ Scent Profile:
Top: Pistachio, Almond
Mid: Heliotrope, Jasmine Petals
Dry: Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Sandalwood
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Sundays in Rio
What’s better than a long weekend in summer? That’s what our limited-edition Sundays in Rio perfume mist is all about. Inspired by the endless energy of a Brazilian Sunday, this inviting and vibrant fragrance keeps the good vibes flowing with notes of warm vanilla, pink pepper, and amber musk.
Top: Pink Pepper, Pear, Ambrette Absolute
Mid: Warm Vanilla, Orris Concrete, Champaca Pure Jungle Essence
Dry: Amber Musk, Upcycled Orcanox
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Cheirosa 40
Featuring notes of black amber plum, vanilla woods, and jasmine blooms, Cheirosa 40 is another warm-weather favorite. Inspired by the playful elegance of Rio's legendary Carnaval Ball, which debuted in 1840, it’s sophisticated yet summer friendly. Layer with our Bom Dia Bright™ Body Cream to enhance its date-ready sweetness.
Cheirosa 40 Scent Profile:
Top: Black Amber Plum, Crème de Cassis
Mid: Jasmine Blooms, Brazilian Orchid
Dry: Vanilla Woods, Warm Musk
Cheirosa 68
The perfect daytime fragrance, Cheirosa 68 features notes of Brazilian jasmine, pink dragonfruit, and sheer vanilla. Amplify the scent with Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream for bonus hydration, skin care benefits, and fragrance power.
Cheirosa 68 Scent Profile:
Top: Pink Dragonfruit, Lychee Essence
Mid: Brazilian Jasmine, Ocean Air, Hibiscus
Dry: Sheer Vanilla, Sun Musk
Cheirosa 87
If you’re looking for the best beach perfumes, Cheirosa 87 Rio is like having the beach in a bottle. With notes of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and solar musk, this beachy and nostalgic fragrance mist for summer evokes the sizzling Copacabana Beach culture of 1987. That’s why we chose this scent for our Rio Radiance™ Sun Care Collection; bring yours to the beach to enhance the scent of your sunscreen.
Cheirosa 87 Scent Profile:
Top: Leite de Coco, Warm Sand
Mid: Solar Tuberose, Ylang Ylang
Dry: Creamy Vanilla, Amber Essence
Cheirosa 59
Golden hour already? Must be time to spritz on Cheirosa 59 Delícia Drench™ with its notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet, and amber woods. Uplifting and delicious, we love this perfume mist for a summer night out with friends or a special someone. For extra staying power, be sure to layer with our ultra-moisturizing Delícia Drench™ Body Butter.
Cheirosa 59 Scent Profile:
Top: Velvet Plum, Sugared Violet
Mid: Vanilla Orchid, Whipped Amber
Dry: Sheer Sandalwood, Fresh Vetiver
How to Choose the Right Summer Fragrance
Not sure which fragrance is right for your summer vibe? There’s a quiz for that! And here’s a little cheat sheet to get you started:
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Day-to-night: Cheirosa 62™
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Long weekend: Sundays in Rio
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Beach day: Cheirosa 87
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Day date, brunch, or shopping: Cheirosa 68
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Happy hour: Cheirosa 59
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Girls night out or date night: Cheirosa 40
That being said, you can’t go wrong. Wear anything you like, whenever you like! Best of all, our perfume mists are designed to be mixed and matched, so you can layer different fragrances for a scent that’s uniquely yours. And feel free to spritz them throughout the day for a scent and confidence boost.
