Sol de Janeiro When in Rio
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly vanilla and powdery. Pear and bergamot at the top, jasmine in the middle and vanilla and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
When in Rio notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Sol de Janeiro When in Rio in detail
When in Rio is made by Sol de Janeiro.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
What When in Rio costs
The usual price in Europe is about €32. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Slava Zaitsev Maroussia but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
The style of When in Rio
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by powdery and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and powdery smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.18 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Clandestine Angel Heart and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Sol de Janeiro
The house has 17 perfumes here, led by Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 40, Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 71 and Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, summer, fall and spring. If you need something for spring, Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco is a better fit.
When in Rio dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (6 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (6 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
More questions
Does When in Rio project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can men wear When in Rio?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2023.