Sol de Janeiro reviews and discussion

4.4

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Addictive, tropical-gourmand scents
  • Silky, fast-absorbing textures
  • Compliment‑magnet, lingering fragrance
  • Playful, elevated packaging presentation
  • Overpowering, headache‑inducing fragrance
  • Inconsistent scent longevity
  • Underwhelming firming benefits
  • Insufficient hydration for dryness

Sol de Janeiro wins passionate reviews for intoxicating, tropical-gourmand scents like Cheirosa 62, 68, and the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, with many praising long-lasting fragrance, silky textures, and a sensorial, elevated experience. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: scents can be overpowering or migraine‑inducing, hydration and firming benefits vary, longevity can be inconsistent across mists, and the fragrance load irritates some sensitive skin.

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136 reviews and posts

  • I have tried their body lotion and you will be surprised because it helps my dry skin so much. Besides that, they have a really good smell. However, compared to the price, it is quite expensive and if you are from Asia, the delivery will be a big problem.

  • The scent of these products are so incredible. They are quite oily and aren't that effective at moisturizing, but I use them for the scent.

  • The bum bum lotion smells SO good! But, it is a bit overpriced. You do get a generous amount in the container and I also got the travel sized one too, but, it is a bit expensive when I found a pretty close dupe at Trader Joes for under $10.

  • Not a huge fragrance gal, but I have to tell you... I've been through 4 bottles of their body spray and the scented bronze-y shimmer oil. It's really that good.

  • I think it smells really nice. Maybe I didn’t use it long enough to see a difference, but I didn’t. The price is really high, for something I didn’t see a result for. Again great smell.

    Feedback

    Lower the price.

  • This is the most absolutely great smelling item I’ve ever bought. Make your skin, silky, smooth, and luscious. a little goes along way, and it’s very reasonably priced.

  • Brazilian bum bum cream is very popular and for good reason. It smells so good everyone asks what I'm wearing. Downside, is the tub is expensive for lotion.

  • Have tried the yellow original smell and the coconut blue packaging smell! I love their travel size lotions and body sprays. Truly a lux beach vacation smell to take year long with you and my favorite to take on vacation itself. The lotions are nothing special, you are really just buying it for the smell. But since I have tried, they came out with a few targeted formulas with skincare concerns as well, which I may have to try!

    Feedback

    No qualms, mainly just the high price point drives me away from repurchasing more than once / more than just the travel size.

  • Love the BUM BUM CREAM, it smells heavenly and the scent lingers on for a long time! Yes it's a bit expensive, but it's a great splurge and investment for yourself. Love the Cheirosa perfume too, layering both makes you smell absolutely amazing!

  • Love the smell of Bum Bum cream. I've used the cream, scrub, and fragrance as well as the other cream scents. They are all wonderful, although the fragrance/spray is a bit strong for me. It would be great if their ingredients could be clean!

  • Their Beija Flor perfume smells divine but I do not understand what makes the quality of this body spray so different from their Bath and Body Works counterparts-in my opinion it is not worth the money.

  • The Bum Bum cream is amazing. I cannot agree with the lip balm, as it isn't the best smell. I would say the formulation is great, but the smell not so much.

  • This cream is so good! It smells incredible and feels silky smooth. It is non-greasy and absorbs quickly into your skin and the scent has staying power. My skin feels really soft when I use it. It is a high quality product that feels luxurious!

  • Sol de Janeiro is my ultimate indulgence. The Bum Bum Cream is a game-changer — it smells like a tropical vacation and makes my skin feel insanely soft. I also love how the scent lingers, but it’s not overpowering! It's my go-to in the summer but it is a little pricey. Smell the scents at Sephora before you buy online so you can get a feel for what you like the best :)

  • Their lotions are pleasant. I do think they are just glorified, normal lotions with no benefits. IF you have sensitive skin, then you should stay away because they are heavily perfumated.

  • Great scents ! I love the pink one

  • I don’t know why these products are so expensive they are good but the price is steep