Cheirosa '40 by Sol de Janeiro

Best Cheirosa '40 by Sol de Janeiro Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Cheirosa '40 by Sol de Janeiro blends floral, fruity, and gourmand elements, anchored by notes of prunes, ambergris, blackcurrant, orchid, vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood, and musk. Its composition balances sweetness with creamy, musky warmth and a subtle fruity tang. Those drawn to this fragrance might focus on the interplay of rich fruits like prunes and blackcurrant with lush florals and a smooth vanilla-ambergris base, offering a vibrant yet comforting scent profile.

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Absolue d’Osmanthe

Absolue d’Osmanthe by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • osmanthus
  • prunes
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather

Osmanthus in this perfume is harvested deep within Guilin province in China. Absolute d’Osmanthe is a modern take on the centuries old essence. The flowers bloom between October and November filling the entire valley with a dreamy fragrance. For the past 2000 years, this fragrant flower with an aroma reminiscent of apricot has been part of perfumers pallette. 

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Orchid Mantis

Orchid Mantis by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • jasmine
  • lemon
  • orchid
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

In the muggy shade of a tropical rainforest, an orchid sways seductively. Its glistening petals tremble in anticipation, inviting a passing butterfly to consummate the intimate act of pollination. Succumbing to the allure of the silken flower, the butterfly eagerly flits forward. But as it prepares to alight, the exotic bloom abruptly transforms. Delicate leaves contort into dagger-like forelegs, seizing the bug’s fragile wings. Before the butterfly can comprehend its fate, its head is devoured, crushed between the powerful jaws of the stealthy orchid mantis.

Orchid Mantis lures you into a fragrant illusion. Juicy pear, rich rose and heady jasmine entwine with basil and ylang to suggest the intense scent of orchids. This vintage style is set against the backdrop of a humid rainforest evoked by patchouli, moss, sandalwood and vetiver. An enduring musk serves as a reminder that beauty can also be beastly.

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The Smart Set

The Smart Set by MINT £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coffee
  • prunes
  • vetiver
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • woody

The Jade line

Perfumer: Nathale Lorson

In this formula velvety woods meet for dark smooth coffee and take their time lounging in the spicy vetiver shade.

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Poom Poom

Poom Poom by Maison Matine £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • kiwi
  • orchid
  • peony
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity

A happy explosion of clean and pretty flowers, with oodles of petals fluttering down from the heavens. Rose and peony team up with their syrupy richness, with a ruffle of freesia, orchid and mandarin tree flower intensifying the effect. Maison Matine devised Poom Poom as a carefree ode to life.

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203 Mûre Ébène

203 Mûre Ébène by Bon Parfumeur £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • jasmine
  • vanilla
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy

In 203 sweet berries meet rose and radiant amber.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 203 if you like carefree sunny perfumes full of fragrant references to summer: ripe berries, sea breeze, blooming roses and jasmine.

Perfumer for 203: Corinne Cachen

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In principio V2

In principio V2 by Zanini £255.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • bigarade
  • jasmine
  • lily
  • rosewood
  • ylang-ylang
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #ultra niche
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral

According to ancient religious scriptures, Mary mother of Jesus was informed of her destiny by the Archangel Gabriel when she was about 13 years old. Artists over the centuries have been captivated by the idea of this scene, a startled schoolgirl recoiling in shock from the supernatural being. The lily, symbolizing purity and innocence, is not only a common element of these artworks, but is also the inspiration for this extrait. In principio, Latin for “in the beginning”, is a meditation on the creamy radiance of lily, supported by the down-low sensuality of ylang ylang. Mace, sweeter than nutmeg and softer than incense, lends clarity, while sweet/tart kumquat sharpens the focus.

Limited to 58 bottles, 48% extrait.

Blended with:

White lily absolute, 
Kumquat essential oil, 
Mace absolute, 
Nutmeg tincture, 
Bitter orange essential oil , 
Ylang Ylang essential oil, 
Elemi essential oil, 
Tuscan cypress essential oil, 
Pompia essential oil, 
Turkish rose absolute, 
Rosewood essential oil, 
Frankincense rivae, 
Juhi jasmine absolute, 
Cistus tincture, 
Ambergris.



Important notice:

Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.

These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).

Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). 

Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.

Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

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The Ghost In The Shell

The Ghost In The Shell by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • jasmine
  • milk accord
  • milky skin accord
  • moss
  • white musk
  • yuzu
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • transparent
  • woody

A bionic fragrance from the future, where nature and technology unites to create something extraordinary. Aqual™, a floral aldehyde that summons rain-soaked lily-of-the-valley, combines with Yuzu in citrusy metallic freshness. Juicy peach intertwines with Hexyl Acetate, an aromachemical with the scent of a green, melting pear. The jasmine heart becomes humanized with a nourishing accord that replicates the scent of milky skin. The result is poetry that lives on the skin.

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Ambre Gris

Ambre Gris by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • ambergris
  • benzoin
  • incense
  • powdery notes
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • marine
  • woody

This perfume is part of Perris 'perfume gold' collection celebrating staple vintage materials and the formula is a true recreation of sweet the salty/vanillic haze of ambergris with that alluring radiating volume only ambergris would have.

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Shiny Amber

Shiny Amber by Anna Zworykina £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • benzoin
  • champaca
  • vanilla
  • yuzu
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Anna's blends are more like smell experiences or perfume escapes, pure fun for connoisseurs looking for something beyond perfumes created with the help of modern synthetic materials.

Being natural only blends, the perfumes have a very peculiar projection: close to skin, quiet but excitingly complex upon a closer sniff.

Please note: 15 ml and 8 ml EdPs come with a spray and the 4.5 ml perfume comes in a tiny splash bottle.

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Please be aware that natural perfumery has to be patch tested before continual wear.

Starring

(these fragrant materials reanacted the Shiny Amber story):
Ambergris tinture
Bergamot e.o.
Neroli e.o.
Ginger fresh e.o.
Lemon juice e.o.
Yuzu bitter e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Benzoin e.o.
Benzoin abs.
Vanilla CO2 extract
Champaka CO2 extract
Labdanum abs.
Tonka bean abs.
Saffron abs.

Important notice:

Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).

Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.

However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.

Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

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Floating

Floating by Liis £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fresh linens accord
  • orchid
  • peach
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #normcore
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • transparent
  • woody

Inspired by the weightlessness of a day without plans or obligations. Effervescent top notes of ripe peach and bergamot levitate over wild orchid, crisp linen and sequoia wood. Aldehydes swirl airy musk in a cloud around you.

About Cheirosa '40 by Sol de Janeiro

What makes Cheirosa '40 different from these similar fragrances?
Cheirosa '40 combines a unique balance of prune, blackcurrant, orchid, and ambergris that creates a fruity floral gourmand with musky warmth. Many similar fragrances share some notes but differ in character—some are fresher, more powdery, or smoky, while others highlight animalic or milky accords.
Are there fragrances here that focus more on the fruity aspects of Cheirosa '40?
Yes, Absolue d’Osmanthe and The Smart Set highlight prune prominently, while 14 Juillet (Bastille Day) emphasises blackcurrant and vanilla with smoky undertones. Poom Poom also adds fresh fruitiness with kiwi and peony.
Which fragrances provide a cleaner or fresher alternative to Cheirosa '40?
Orchid Mantis, The Ghost In The Shell, and Floating offer cleaner, fresher interpretations by incorporating notes like lemon, yuzu, bergamot, and fresh linens, contrasting with the original’s richer gourmand qualities.