When Sol de Janeiro connected to let me understand they would be releasing a new fragrance, I wasn’t just ready to try it, I was thrilled. I’m a fan of the brand’s OG fragrance — the salty caramel perfume even gets my coworker dropped in the street — so I preemptively made space in my bathroom cabinet, ready for a new go-to.
Upon Rio Radiance’s arrival and an immediate spritz, my nose couldn’t assist but think, “I know this scent.” I gunned through my stash of perfumes, attempting to put where I ‘d smelled this before, and understood it wasn’t just similar to Maison Margiela’s popular Replica Beach Walk, it was nearly identical. The floral base, the notes of coconut milk– I had actually accidentally stumbled upon a $38 dupe of one of my favorite $160 fragrances.
By default, my sweetheart has actually become my de facto second opinion. Because I understand fragrances can smell various to everybody and on every skin, I sprayed one on each wrist and asked him to smell both. “Yeah, that’s the exact same,” he observed. Through a more critical lens and time on the skin, we were able to keep in mind that Maison Margiela’s Beach Walk was a bit more flower while Rio de Janeiro’s Rio Radiance used a little sweeter– however, to be honest, I preferred the latter (however again, only distinguishable if you’re actively attempting to discover a distinction).
The brand-new perfume mist instantly transfers me to warmer weather condition and sunnier skies. By combining florals like tuberose– a white flower reminiscent to jasmine– with coconut, vanilla, and mango, the scent has a beachy quality to it, like fresh blossoms and tropical beverage. Considering that it’s more of a spray than a focused fragrance, it never smells overpowering, but is still long-lasting– a few spritzes provides you full coverage and after a couple of hours of wear, I can still smell the scent on my clothing and skin.
Others were impressed by the aromas’ wearability. The fragrance lasts all day long,” composed one client. For others, it was the method the scent evoked summer that made it a must.
Whether you’re a Beach Walk fan searching for a more affordable option, or simply somebody craving a little bit of warmth as we end up out winter, you’ll wish to grab Sol de Janeiro’s latest fragrance prior to it undoubtedly offers out.
