Rio Radiance

Im a lover of tuberose. Not the bubblegum kind, i like the heady and animalic side of tuberose. This however gives neither! It smells like a floral uplifted sunscreen... But does sunscreen smell bad? No! I love the smell of sunscreen. Why should it be a negative? I would understand potential disappointment if you were paying 100+ for a sunscreen fragrance , but this is so cheap and so nice. I lowkey wanna drink it out the bottle. It has the same dna as every other sdj fragrance, which has a sweet (but very obviously synthetic) and edible quality to it. I personally do not enjoy wearing gourmands because i just prefer white florals and powdery fragrances. But this is too good to not like! Ive had this since winter and it only started smelling good to me in hot weather. So no its not a year round fragrance unless you live in a hot climate. And yes this is feminine but i somehow can see a guy wearing this as well. Maybe im biased cuz im a guy but still... theres something universal and unisex about this. About the notes: i do not smell the sand in a literal sense but it does create this ‘laying in the sand’ effect. The coconut milk isnt really milky, it doesnt smell necessarily lactonic or milk like. It smells like coconut.. the tuberose isnt tuberosing in a way id want it to. Its like all of its characteristics were stripped away. It smells like any other white floral, without the indoles and without any hint of green or animalic notes. I think the ylang ylang plays a bigger role in this. Ylang ylang + coconut always smells like sunscreen and it makes this an even more tropical scent. Vanilla is barely noticeable but it compliments the rest of the notes . Amber? Maybe? Its not very warm or heavy smelling. It smells solar but not ambery. Which is good imo Longevity: it stays for SO long on clothes that i was baffled. I can smell it 2 days after spraying on clothes. Spraying it on ur skin can make u go noseblind to it really fast. When i spray it on my wrist, it lasts like 15 minutes. When i spray it on my chest it lasts a good 3-4 hours with okay projection. This is all perfect for body sprays and im still shocked that they sell for so cheap. Just goes to show that expensive doesnt mean better... I prefer most of sdj scents over anything mfk has released 😭😭 This was a pretty long review for a pretty simple perfume, but it deserves it. i think its hard to dislike this one, and blind buying is definitely advised if you know anything about notes. Its for sure the most mature in the collection. It doesnt smell as girly or youthful as the other fragrances. I give it a 10/10 for what it is, but on a scale of how much i enjoy it, i’d give it a 7.5/10

Beachy, warm, sweet, sunny, bright, exotic, floral, creamy, feminine, sensual, uplifting, nostalgic On me this opens beachy, sweet, and warm with tropical and creamy coconut milk, and exotic and warm sand. As it begins to dry down the solar florals come into play with creamy tuberose and tropical ylang ylang. Further into the dry down I get the sweet, creamy, and sensual vanilla and the golden warmth of amber which really helps to enhance the sand accord. Overall I get a lovely beachy/coconut scent with just a touch of a high end sun tan lotion scent. It’s very pretty, transportive, and nostalgic. Rio Radiance evokes the feeling of soaking up the sun on my skin with my toes in warm sand, a coconut drink in my hand, and relaxing on a tropical beach with a gentle ocean breeze that brings whiffs of exotic solar florals. To me this feels feminine, and like it would suit women of pretty much any age. It does have a slightly youthful vibe to it, but nothing that would make it just for tweens, teens, and 20 something’s. I’m 37 and still enjoy wearing this very much. This feels best suited for the warmer weather of late spring and summer, but could also be used anytime during the year if you’re wanting to evoke feelings of warmth, the beach, and summertime. I feel like this works best for more casual occasions, as well as for work, or school. I do see some similarities to other fragrances in this category like Alien Goddess, Replica Beach Walk, and The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun. Even though they’re similar they’re also still different enough that I still have all of them in my collection. I do own both the OG Rio Radiance, as well as the newer 87 version, and at least to my nose I think they smell exactly the same. I’m a big fan of the SDJ line, and I own all of the permanent line fragrances, as well as Coco Cabana, 39, Summer é Amor, Beijos de Sol, and Carioca Crush. While Rio Radiance isn’t in my top 3 favorites (Coco Cabana/39, Summer é Amor, 62) of the line it’s still one that I really enjoy, and no where near my least favorite. Honestly I think it deserves more love than it’s been getting. I do get good performance with Rio Radiance. The longevity is decent, it lasts about 5-7 hours before it might need a touch up. The projection is nice, it radiates out about an arm’s length. For reference, some of my favorite beachy/coconut fragrances include Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Yves Rocher Monoi Eau des Vahines, Kilian Sunkissed Goddess, Replica Beach Walk, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess, JHAG Lust For Sun, JHAG Vanilla Vibes, Bobbi Brown Beach, Kayali Maui in a Bottle, Kayali Maldives in a Bottle, SDJ Coco Cabana, B&BW Coco Paradise

This is a very soft, well balanced, beach fragrance. You've got the coconut, you've got your soft florals, and you've got a sandy quality. The coconut in this is not toasted, or milky, overly strong, or sickly sweet. It's just a light, airy, fresh coconut. Nothing more, and nothing less. This is nothing that hasn't already been done before. But that doesn't mean it isn't really good for what it is. No fragrance note in this is outdoing the other. It's so easy to wear. It's comforting. It's pretty. And absolutely perfect for summer. I honestly feel like if you like beach based fragrances like Tom Ford -Soleil Blanc, Jennifer aniston - chapter one, Replica - board walk, bath and body works - in the sun, or Jennifer Lopez - Miami Glow, then you will probably enjoy this also . When it comes to wear time, I feel like this is one of the best ones out of the entire line by FAR. On clean, non hydrated skin, I got at least 3 to four hours of wear time. I think that's very good considering I didn't put on a lotion or a body oil before spraying. I can imagine on fully prepped skin, this would wear even longer. If you like a classic beach fragrance/scent profile you really can't go wrong with this.

It’s definitely a blend of Og Olympea and beach walk. This fragrance loves heat and performs and smells best in the summer heat. I love it! I like it better than the other two although beach walk smells best in cooler weather and Olympea is great for heat too but this is better than Olympea imo cuz I love tuberose in the summer in my perfumes. Oh my❤️❤️❤️ it’s 68 degrees outside today- Fahrenheit- and I’ve been cleaning- I put this on last night before bed. Every room I’ve been cleaning in has this beautiful floral fragrance lingering from my body heat emitting this scent- I go outside and the cool air hits my hot body and that gorgeous floral fragrance wafts all around me— this is so beautiful- it’s kind of a soapy floral bit beachy at the same time- this is one of the most beautiful fragrances ever created imo. I thought the fragrance had worn off- I was so wrong! Btw- I’m wearing a wholesalers perfume oil version of this and it’s way better than a soft body mist but it’s the same fragrance just in a strong perfume oil version. So actually this performs better in cooler warm weather- although it is delightful in hot summer heat too- it’s just better in cooler weather imo.

This is the best product your money can buy this summer if you’re looking for an interesting coconut beach scent. The combo of green Tuberose and coconut is nothing short of amazing, especially at its price point. The complexity is astounding for a body spray. It’s the best of the Sol de Janeiro line, in my opinion, although I do wear Brazilian Crush as well. I don't think this should be compared to the longevity of Tom Ford or any other perfume concentrations for multiple reasons, one of which is that this is a body spray, not a perfume, and it's $35 for a huge bottle. If you layer it with the lotion (also about $30) you extend its longevity, but one of the joys of body sprays is using them liberally to refresh throughout the day. It's not something you spray on in the morning and go for the entire day, although it definitely lingers on clothes. Also, this is very green Tuberose accented by coconut. There is no vanilla and no bubble gum-like Tuberose. If you like number 62 Brazilian crush and are only into sweet stuff this is way more floral, only a bit sweet. Just know how you feel about Tuberose before you buy. I love it more than vanilla so I’m 100%.

I’m so glad they’re rereleasing this fragrance. Anitta killed it when collaborating with SDJ to release this fragrance. It’s honestly one of my favorite SDJ scents. It’s very tropical and sweet. I wouldn’t necessarily write this off to be another beachy scent, but it does remind you of the beaches in rj. Ipanema. Copacabana. etc. If you’d enjoy an uplifting, sunny, summery fragrance that doesn’t quite smell like suntan lotion, Rio Radiance will be perfect for you. It’s floral, warm, beachy, yet somehow very grounded with the amber and vanilla. Something about this fragrance will smell somewhat familiar to you, yet you’ll think “hmmmmmmm......” Tbh this reminds me of going to the beach with my girls, wearing a tiny bikini with some jean shorts over it. Laying in the sun for a few hours. Applying yummy smelling Skala products in my hair. Spritzing a sweet, vanilla maracuya body mist. Then, heading to the bailes while sipping on a caipirinha. Everyone’s wearing Juliet sunglasses and dancing the night away.

My favorite Sol de Janeiro fragrance along with Coco Cabana 39! It makes me feel like I’m on a tropical beach with the sun on my skin, walking in the sand with the water washing over my feet, and a tropical coconut drink in my hand! It’s bright, sunny, warm, and definitely gives off vacation vibes! Rio Radiance has just the right balance of coconut and Solar florals! It also smells somewhat like sun tan lotion, but more chic and elegant! I highly recommend! I get great performance with this! For some reason I rarely ever have an issue with longevity and this is no exception... it lasts all day on me! The silage is nice too, people can typically smell it from within an arm’s length! I’m a huge fan of beachy/coconut fragrances, so for reference here’s some of my favorites: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Replica Beach Walk, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess, JHAG Lust For Sun, and JHAG Vanilla Vibes!

This smells exactly like a body mist I had when I was a tween that I absolutely adored but couldn't find ever again. (I recently found out it was stoked by bethany Hamilton lol) As soon as I smelled this, I had to have it! This is literally the beach in a bottle, it's that perfect coconut, sunscreeny & sandy scent that I personally love, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. As much as I love it, I wish the scent was stronger, this one sits close to the body and the longevity is definitely not what it should be for the price tag. This is really a scent I wear for myself not if I'm trying to "wow" others. I would only repurchase if I found an amazing price. I think the scent "golden sunflower" from B&BW smells similar enough to be considered a dupe.

I thought I hated tuberose. Hello 👋 l’interdit! But, combined with solar notes and coconut it brings out a beauty I never had the pleasure of experiencing before. I love coconut so this helps. My daughter has this, 40, 62 and 39. I thought I’d love 39 the most for the coconut but it does have that popcorn smell people claim. Whereas this has that freshness lacking from 39. Plus white florals. I think I smell the sand too. This is my favourite of the line. I’m newly 37 for reference and into niche fragrances, designer and I’m not averse to body sprays. This won’t last long but just spraying this makes you happy 😊 will be buying when summer comes for keeping in the car or out and about and spraying when I need some happy ☺️

a body mist that does not need overspray (as it can become too heavy or cloying) However I love the smell, even the heavy tuberose/ylang. Perhaps one of the less sweet fragrance in Sol de Janeiro, but for the best (still love the other ones though but this is not the point). Both a simple combination resulting in this impression of classic beach vibes, and a nice, recognizable, almost unique scent. Recognizable as in someone literally told me they would recognize me by this scent — signature scent potential maybe??? I really like this scent profile anyway It's incredible how you get this photorealistic impression of warm skin and sand smelling so good.

This smells very summery sunscreen sweet. I really do like it actually, probably because sunscreen smell for me is one of the key summer smells, and summer here is so short and i treasure everyday i need sunscreen :) its a mist, but I think it perform like many edt's do, so the price isnt so bad. I do get kinda comparison to a hawaiian tropic after sun i had a couple of years ago. Very similar with the coconut vanilla tropic flowery sweetness. I think if you are a fan of those kind of scents, you will for sure love this. Smells evoces feelings, and when I smell this, it instantly take me to summer/vacation/beach mode, and it really lift my mood! :)

This to me is such a lovely warm coconut scent, the lasting power on this is incredible (does not need to be over-sprayed as said by others on here) I tend to pair this with Alien Goddess as the coconut notes in each of the perfumes compliment each other wonderfully. Perfect for the summer and warm weather, it isn’t too cloying either which is a bonus in the heat! To my nose, this is such a lovely lactonic coconut milk sunscreen scent that is very reminiscent of the beach with the sand notes, I’m not sure I get the florals from this but that might just be because I’m not 100% sure what to look out for smell wise! 🥥☀️

My favorite from Sol de Janeiro! I wish they offered body care in this scent! The hilarious thing is that I usually am not a fan of “sunscreen”-type scents but this one majorly won me over somehow. It grabbed me the instant I smelled it. It’s just...pure summer in a bottle and makes me so happy every time I smell it. It’s this intoxicating blend of sunscreen, coconut, and beach-y florals. It reminds me a BIT of the new Flowerbomb Tiger Lily flanker, but that one is deeper and more floral with some additional mango fruity notes. This will be my ultimate summer vacation scent!

I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do since I am picky with coconut scents. Definitely a suntan lotion type fragrance with a watery coconut but the dry down is a beautiful creamy ambery tuberose, clean & feminine great for everyday wear. I am so glad I got the 8oz bottle been wearing it everyday since I purchased it. If you’re a tuberose and amber lover, you’ll love this. Staying power is not too bad, I get about 5 to 6 hours of wear and becomes a skin scent after the first 1-2 hours but I definitely get whiffs of it throughout the day.

Rio Radiance smells like coconut/amber scented sunscreen, sand sticking to hot skin and subtle wafts of dessert (from vanilla and bubblegum-ish tuberose, I think) stands nearby. I find it nostalgic and uplifting (even though I did not enjoy going to the beach all that much growing up). I'm also not big on amber in perfume, I believe it's too "mature" and uncharacteristic for me right now, but here it is tolerable and it makes sense, inside this sunscreen accord. I'm excited to make beautiful memories with it as my summer 2025 signature. ♡

I love the combination of white florals and coconut in this. It does smell a bit like sunscreen but like a really good one. I only have a small 30 ml bottle that I got in a discovery set this winter and I used about half of the bottle and then I stopped using it because it's just not the best scent for winter. I will definitely use it up this summer, maybe buy a full sized bottle and if I go to the beach this is the perfume I will take with me. Smells a lot like summer. The performance could be better though, it needs a lot of reapplying.

Update: if you're blind buying this stuff from a website, as it's often sold out in store in Australia and NZ (its summer here), I can tell you that it's a softer and less flowery version of LVEB Soleil Cristal (which I have), and way softer and less ylang ylang centric Soleil Blanc, and a more coconutty and tuberose version of Bath and Body Works at the Beach (which I also own). If you love Mancera's Coco Vanille/Holidays and Dolce Garden don't bother, this is not that strong, sweet nor artificial (I cannot stand all 3 of those scents).

No doubt my favourite sent by Sol de Janeiro not only from the smell which is just summer wrapped up into one bottle but also the fact that its been getting me more compliments when I wear it. Confidence boost when I have this on is INSANE. My only disappointment would be its longevity which inst the best, i have to reapply just about every 2 or so hours, plus also really wish they had body cream for this ver. just like with the '68 and '62. Overall though, definitely worth the money and will be buying again haha.

Favorite from all the fragrances from this brand. The other being the 59. I keep this in my car because it's just such a reliable one. I live in a tropical beachside town and this just comes alive with warm humid muggy weather. A lovely coconut scent without being even a little suncreeny. I think it performs beautifully day and night. With the night bringing out more creamy white florals and the day bringing out the sandy coconut notes. Love this to death, already eyeing another bottle as my current runs out

I only own two of the Sol de Janeiro body mists; Cheirosa 71 and this one, the rest, in my opinion, are unremarkable. Rio Radiance is by far my favourite; and I discovered it thanks ro a Jus de Rose YouTube video review, this is happiness and summer in a bottle... I don't even like Tuberose, but in this little beautiful? It works perfectly with the coconut and sand... this is like Monoi suntan lotion, but sweeter, stronger and longer lasting. A must have for all of us beach bunnies out there!!!