Can Aldi’s £2.99 new body mist replace my everyday Sol De Janeiro scent?

A bargain alternative to Sol De Janeiro’s Brazillian crush cheriosa 62 scent, Aldi’s tropical essence 32 features an instantly recognisable numbered design, as well as a clear bottle, coloured formula and travel-friendly size (90ml).

The scent is described as pistachio, almond and salted caramel, but I struggled to pick up any notes of pistachio and almond. The salted caramel, however, perfectly balanced the woody notes of sandalwood and musk. Jasmine and vanilla are there for a fresh kick, and the scent is almost an exact match for cheriosa 62.

It’s quite sweet, so it’s maybe one to avoid if you don’t like anything too sickly. For £2.99, I wasn’t expecting much in regard to staying power, with the scent lasting around just an hour before it needed a top-up. As with all of the supermarket’s Specialbuys, the scent is available in-store only.

Aldi’s Lacura tropical essence 28 scent has a floral base of jasmine and hibiscus flowers and there are notes of lychee and dragon fruit. The scent verges on being too sweet, so it’s another one to avoid if you’re not one for sickly scents.

The staying power of this mist isn’t that strong. But an initial generous spritz does have a mood-boosting effect, with the sweet and floral notes embodying a summer feeling – just make sure you have it in your bag for a top-up.

The 28 fragrance is available to buy in your local Aldi middle aisle.

Rivalling Sol De Janeiro’s after hours body mist, Aldi’s Lacura tropical essence 70 is a light and refreshing scent that shares similar fragrance notes. Sharper aromas of blackcurrant and pear are balanced with sweet notes of vanilla, jasmine and freesia, while a hint of caramel and amber wood gives it an extra fresh kick.

It’s not as sweet as the other scents in the range, so it’s great for those after a muskier evening scent or something a bit more subtle. Again, the staying power isn’t as strong as premium sprays, but for just £2.99, you can spritz it to your heart’s content.

The new scent is available in your local supermarket.