The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Cheirosa 62 Intense is Sol de Janeiro's concentrated take on their original Cheirosa 62. The brand built its reputation on the pistachio-and-salted-caramel mist that became a cult favorite. Intense keeps the same Brazilian-summer DNA but pushes it into a richer register. Perfumer Jérôme Epinette, working through Robertet, kept the gourmand core while pushing the amber and solar notes forward to create a more concentrated version of the original. The result is a rich amber gourmand fragrance, a composition that layers the original's signature sweetness with deeper, warmer facets designed for evening wear.
What makes the structure worth noticing is the solar note anchoring the base. Here, the solar accord prevents the caramel and vanilla absolute from sliding into pure dessert territory. The roasted macadamia in the heart is a crucial bridge: nutty enough to add savory depth, roasted enough to echo the pistachio opening and stitch the composition together. Patchouli in the base grounds the sweetness, giving the amber something earthy to lean against so the composition doesn't lose its architecture as it wears.
The evolution
The first ten minutes are all almond and pistachio, toasted and creamy, almost like walking past a pastry counter. The pistachio reads more buttery than green, with a roasted quality that hints at what's to come. Then heliotrope and jasmine step in, powdery and slightly almond-sweet themselves, which keeps the transition soft rather than jarring. The roasted macadamia arrives as the opening settles, adding a buttery weight that signals the shift from bright to golden. The salted caramel and vanilla absolute unfurl slowly, wrapping around the solar amber in a ribbon of sweetness that builds rather than announces itself. The patchouli never announces itself directly, but it's what keeps the whole composition grounded as the hours pass. The jasmine weaves through the heart and into the base, lending a subtle floral hum beneath the gourmand sweetness.
Cultural impact
Cheirosa 62 Intense lands as Sol de Janeiro's richer, amber-forward take on their beloved original. The brand describes it as a more concentrated interpretation of the pistachio-caramel signature that made their mists a cultural staple. Where the original Cheirosa 62 lives in the world of light, refreshing mists, Intense pushes the formula into deeper territory. It carries the gourmand DNA forward, layering the familiar sweetness with warmer amber facets that give the composition a longer-wearing architecture.
The House
Sol de JaneiroSol de Janeiro is a fragrance and body care brand founded in 2015 that draws its identity from Brazilian beach culture and the concept of joyful self-acceptance. The company rose to prominence through its Cheirosa fragrance line, building a loyal following around scents inspired by Brazilian ingredients like pistachio, vanilla, orchid, and sandalwood. Sol de Janeiro entered Sephora shelves in 2017 and experienced significant growth through its perfume mist category, which became a cultural phenomenon particularly among younger consumers. The brand achieved reported sales exceeding $1 billion by 2024, driven by viral popularity of mists like Cheirosa 62 and Cheirosa 68. By 2025, the company had expanded into full fine fragrance with edp formats while maintaining its positioning as a lifestyle brand centered on sensory experience and body positivity.
The Creator
Jérôme EpinetteEpinette's style can be described as modern and sophisticated, with a focus on natural ingredients and clean lines. He has a knack for creating fragrances that are both wearable and interesting, often incorporating unexpected elements to add depth and complexity.
