The iconic Cheirosa 39 scent from Sol de Janeiro has made a glorious comeback
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Are you a fragrance fan? Then this one's for you.
If you've been missing the sultry, summer-soaked scent of Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 39, you're in luck because from today, the beloved Brazilian beauty brand is bringing the fragrance back, exclusively to Lookfantastic.
If you're wanting to get your hands on the viral fragrance, you'll need to act quickly as this is a limited-time drop, and once it's gone, it's gone.
This tropical gourmand fragrance mist features a delicious blend of coconut, praline, vanilla and sandalwood notes that transports you to the sun-kissed beaches of Rio with each spritz. Warm, sweet and nutty, it's the perfect scent for summer. Buy Now for £24
You might know Sol de Janeiro for its iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, but their fragrance mists are what truly send beauty fans into obsession mode.
Each one is inspired by the energy, colour, and warmth of Brazil, and let's just say… they all smell incredible.
It's hard to pick a favourite, but with Cheirosa 39 back in stock, we know which one we'll be reaching for all summer.
If you can't remember what the scent smells like from its first launch, let us jog your memory: Cheirosa 39 is basically a beach holiday in a fragrance. It opens with a rich hit of coconut cream, then comes a warm, creamy heart of vanilla and tropical orchid.
The base? A gorgeous mix of warm sandalwood and praline, giving it a sweet, nutty, gourmand finish that lasts all day.
If you haven't experienced the mist for yourself yet, just check out the reviews left by shoppers who bagged the scent at its initial launch. More Trending
One left by Mary said: 'I'm so excited for this to come back. I found it at Sephora in 2021 and it was discontinued not long afterwards. I love this scent so much. I have the body wash, lotion and spray. I was so desperate for it that I paid a stupid amount for a bottle on eBay last year. The scent is beautiful.'
And one left by a shopper named Kady reads: 'I love 39! It's my hands down favorite scent. I know it says back for a limited time but please consider making this a permanent staple! All of us have been begging for it to come back!'
If you're a shopper who missed it the first time or want to stock up on your favourite limited-edition scent before summer properly kicks in, now's your chance.
Available exclusively at LookFantastic right now, so act fast as who knows how long it will be around!
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