Cheirosa '59
A recent arrival that translates Sol de Janeiro's signature warmth into something unexpectedly restrained.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Woody75
- Powdery70
- Iris65
- Violet
The note pyramid
- Tonka Bean
- Violet
- Sandalwood
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Plum
- Vanilla
- Violet
By the editors · 2 min readA recent arrival that translates Sol de Janeiro's signature warmth into something unexpectedly restrained. The opening carries a soft, almost powdery violet that feels more vintage boudoir than beachside carnival—an intriguing departure from the house's usual exuberance. The floral heart isn't sharp or green but rounded, nearly edible in its sweetness without crossing into gourmand excess.
As it settles, sandalwood emerges with a creamy, slightly milky quality that wraps around the violet rather than replacing it. The wood adds body without heaviness, keeping the composition airy even as it gains presence on the skin. This interplay between violet's delicate nostalgia and sandalwood's grounding warmth creates something gentler than most of the brand's catalog.
Best suited to those who want a cozy, approachable fragrance that whispers rather than announces. It occupies a comfortable middle ground between innocent and sensual, making it easy to wear without feeling forgettable.
Scent twins
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