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Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 fragrance
Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39

EDP Feminine · 2019 · by Jerome Epinette
6.6 /10

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 scores 5/10 for longevity and performs best in Warm & Dry conditions.

Best in Warm & Dry 5/10 longevity
From USD 24–38From EUR 22–35From GBP 19–30From PKR 8,000–13,000From AED 95–150From INR 1,992–3,154From SAR 90–143
5 Longevity
6 Sillage
7 Versatility
8 Value
6.8 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Coconut Vanilla Sweet Tropical
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Coconut Cr…HEART NOTES30–120 min1Warm Vanil…2Tropical O…BASE NOTES2h+1Toasted Pr…2Sandalwood
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileCoconutVanillaSweetTropicalLactonicACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Beach Casual Vacation
Seasons
Summer Spring

Climate Performance

Avg 6.8 / 10
Extreme Heat
6/10
Good
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
7/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
8/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
8/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
5/10
Average
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

Deep lactonic toasted coconut formulation nicknamed Coco Cabana.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Tropical coconut lactonic warmth perfect for beach resort holidays.

How It Compares

Versus Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc

The Controversy

Discontinued in various markets, sparking secondary market resale price hikes.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 — the 2019 EDP from Sol de Janeiro built on Coconut, Vanilla, Sweet, Tropical, Lactonic — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

Deep lactonic toasted coconut formulation nicknamed Coco Cabana.

How Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 Smells: Notes & Development

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 opens with Coconut Cream — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Warm Vanilla and Tropical Orchid. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Toasted Praline and Sandalwood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Coconut, Vanilla, Sweet, Tropical, Lactonic — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (5/10): Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 delivers moderate longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 3–5 hours. Layering with an unscented moisturiser before application improves staying power on drier skin types.

Sillage (6/10): Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (7/10): Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (8/10): At around $24, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 does best in warm & dry (Lahore, Los Angeles) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Tropical coconut lactonic warmth perfect for beach resort holidays.

The reason sits in the base — Sandalwood resists heat degradation, which is why the profile stays recognisable rather than collapsing into its top notes.

Its average across all five zones is 6.8/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 is best suited to Beach, Casual, Vacation. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 performs best in Summer, Spring. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Versus Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc

Price & Value

Internationally, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 sits at $24–$38. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 8,000–13,000 in Pakistan, AED 95–150 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Cult Beauty. GCC/UAE: Sephora GCC. Pakistan: Vegas.pk, Naheed.

Verdict

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.4/10 puts Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Discontinued in various markets, sparking secondary market resale price hikes.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 last?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 has a longevity score of 5/10. On average skin, expect 3–5 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 worth the price?

At around $24, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 by Sol de Janeiro is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 smell like?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 is characterised by Coconut, Vanilla, Sweet, Tropical, Lactonic accords. Opening with Coconut Cream, the heart revolves around Warm Vanilla and Tropical Orchid, settling into a base of Toasted Praline and Sandalwood.

Is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 good for hot or humid weather?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 handles warm weather adequately (score: 7/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

Is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 for men or women?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.