Refresco Paraíso

Aromatic, fresh, and slightly fruity. I was very scared that this would be too fruity or sweet. While 48 is nice, I was really hoping this would be a fresh scent. All those incentivized reviews really scared me with the fruity notes.. However, I was pleasantly surprised - the banana leaf blends in well (i had an unpleasant experience with MJ daisy wild); and the salt is not overpowering. I cannot pinpoint what exact tropical fruit is used, but it is definitely not the star of the show. There is an initial second of juicy sweetness, but it dries down to a fresh, green, and slightly citrusy scent. The orchid rounds it out perfectly. The cactus note is quite interesting - if you read how this note is synthesized, it explains the dewy/rainy aspect of the mist. Of course slightly synthetic, but completely different from sdj's usual gourmand bombs. Someone on sephora said it was evoking of where the sea meets the jungle, and I agree. This, along with agua mistica from last year, are the best mists from sdj for a hot summer day.

I wish this wouldn't be limited because I spray this on me a lot lately. It has this sweet fruity scent mixed with this freshness and lightness that makes it soo fitting for warm summer days without being too much. It's very juicy on me I get a lot of the banana leaves and cactus, complimented by that fresh marine note. I don't really get the lime much but maybe it adds to the freshness. It sits rather close to the skin but when spraying a good amount people next to me/ hugging me complimented the scent :) It's not very long lasting, but it's a body spray so I didn't expect it to. I have it in my bag and can refresh it from time to time. Pairs well with most fruity light summery scents. This summer this is my absolute go to body spray!

this is my fav release from the destination drop... i was worried i wasn't going to like it since the whole marketing seemed like it was going to be another danca mistica (the worst sdj after 59) but it surprised me .. its so clean , fruity, fresh and crisp. to my nose I get a lot of fruit and the smell of green which i'm guessing is the cactus? lol but the tropical notes listed has to be dragon fruit and like a very green banana. it's seriously soo good i hope they consider this for a permanent cheirosa and i will be stocking up on it while i can but i see it being the least popular next to cheeky biquini and limonada gelada :'( (still waiting for them to bring back carioca crush!!!) 🌵🍐

This is so good. It smells like the color on the bottle. Like an ocean blue. Makes me wanna bounce in the ocean like a dolphin. Picture me hopping and diving and cackling like a dolphin. Picture me doin dolphin things. Just not the evil dolphin things. Dolphins are evil. If you think about it, if you say “A Dolphin”, you are actually saying something else. Get rid of the space between A and D in “A Dolphin” then add a space between the H and I. /D0IPH in Water. Who is in water? Ya. Now what are you really saying. Open your eyes Miami.

This is super pretty, it's my favourite from this year's limited editions and might be one of my favourites from SDJ overall. It's very refreshing and aquatic but fruity and juicy at the same time, and I don't get the feeling that I have smelled it over and over again before, like with some body mists. Not too sweet at all for the hot weather. Also has surprisingly good longevity.

I love this one! Some people mentioned that it leans masculine; I truly don't get that at all (and I can't wear a lot of unisex fragrances because they lean too masculine on me). It's very fresh with an aquatic note. Very unique and performs well. The sea notes and cactus are most prominent to my nose, but I get a hint of lime in the opening. Perfect for hot summer days :)

I tried it at a store and later that day i ordered it. It is a very spa like scent- smells very sweet but fresh and for some reason like coconut on my skin(it could be bc of my skin). It projects well and lingers for 5-6 hours <33 Not a safe blind buy because of its green and marine tendency.

This is so 90s inspired! it has a cucumber melon vibe without it being a dupe. Very refreshing and has just a tad bit of sweetness to it. I didn’t like it at first but it’s honestly really good!

This is so good, it’s my favorite of the drop by far. Refreshing dewy green floral (maybe lotus?)

Oof, I love this one. The best out of this summer’s limited edition line

this smells like a wet succulent garden

Green, tropical, marine, fruity, fresh, aromatic, citrusy, vibrant, radiant, feminine, refreshing, crisp, softly sweet, unique On me this opens very green and refreshing with a twist of crisp, fresh lime. As it starts drying down the fruity tropical fruits, fresh and green banana leaf, and marine sea notes come through. The dry down intertwines a green and juicy cactus note with a soft skin musk. I bought the Destination Drop trio, and Refresco Paraíso is my least favorite of the 3, which is what I’d expected. It’s not bad, but just not overly my taste as it’s very green, and I typically prefer more sweet gourmand scents. Limonada Gelada took 1st place for me followed by Cheeky Biquíni, which are both very pretty. Refresco Paraíso is pretty too, and so perfect for hot weather because of how fresh, cool, and refreshing it is. I do really enjoy this whole trio though, and it’s sooo much better than last year’s! I’m a huge SDJ fan, and own almost all of their mists. My top 5 favorites are Summer è Amor, 62, 39, 40, and Limonada Gelada. My least favorites are Dança Mística, Aqua Mística, and 68. It is somewhat reminiscent of Cucumber Melon, or at least the refreshing feel of it. It does have a spa like vibe to it because of the prominent refreshing green scent. To me this feels feminine, and suitable for women of any age. I think this works best during the spring, and especially summer. It feels best suited for casual occasions, super hot days, and beach vacations. I get really good performance with Refresco Paraíso, especially considering it’s a mist. The longevity is on the moderate side as it lasts at least 5-6 hours on my skin. The projection is also moderate as it radiates out about an arm’s length from me. For reference, some of my favorites include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Roc Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, Coach Dream Starlight, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

This is a fresh, gel deodorant, wet, a bit earthy from the dew.. scent. It’s going to be very refreshing on HOT summer days. It is NOT blind but safe. Leans a bit more masculine but I’m excited to wear this when the heat hits!

I'm so surprised people dislike this one. It's my favorite out of this year's lineup. It's almost like a fresh shower gel. Not too green or tart like I expected

Very fresh, cool, almost rainy scent. Doesn't smell sour to me like for some. Perfect for hot summer days

This one is actually good. Refreshing as the name suggests.

Green guava banana. Interesting and unexpected for SDJ.

Reminds me of cucumber + mint limeade at the beach!

absolutely beautiful!! for the 5 minutes that it lasts 🙃 it's a very refreshing cactus, lime, and banana leaf scent that melds together prettily but you have to reapply CONSTANTLY. i get that it's just a body mist but sol de janeiro has plenty of other body mists that last much longer so ̄_(ツ)_/ ̄ overall rating: 🩷🩷💔🖤🖤 2.5/5

I love it, it has such a unique and interesting smell that makes you wanna take it to a vacation, but oh lord why does it go away sooo fast??? I have some of their other famous sprays like 62 and 48 and they last much longer, such a disappointment for a quite high price for a body spray...