I'm a perfume enthusiast, so it's taken me a bit of time to jump on the body spray bandwagon. If you're like me and grew up in the early 2000s, you'll have strong memories of potent mists like So..
.? and Impulse – no offence intended, but they do transport me back to the school changing rooms. However, I've been reliably informed by social media that body sprays and mists these days are much more refined.
The cost of living crisis also means that those who previously wore pricey designer perfumes are seeking ways to get the long-lasting luxury scent for less. This is where Sol de Janeiro comes into play. The Brazilian brand dominates the body mist market with its range of designer-inspired fragrances, which have been likened to scents from YSL, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Kayali.
So, if you're eager to swap your posh perfume for a mist, I've done the tough task of testing out the top Sol de Janeiro body sprays to provide you with a thorough review of each. I know, it's a tough job but someone had to do it! READ MORE: 'I tried Sol de Janeiro's sexy new mist and it's like YSL Black Opium for £100 less' Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist , £24 Smells like: YSL's Black Opium EDP , £125 for a 90ml bottle. Verdict: I spotted the After Hours Limited Edition mist pop up on my TikTok earlier in the year and immediately made a note to find it in Boots.
As luck would have it, I managed to get my hands on one before it rapidly sold out, never to return. Or so I thought. Sol de.