It might be freezing outside, but smelling like a popular summery high-end brand doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Tesco shoppers can save a massive amount if they ditch Sol de Janeiro for an affordable alternative that some have declared smells “divine.” Swapping out the well-known brand for the cheaper version could save shoppers £33.
An Extreme Bargains and Couponing UK group member spotted the sprays in their local Tesco and shared the bargain alternative with fellow Facebook users. Priced at just £4.75 for a 250ml bottle, the sprays came in three choices similar to the major brand.
The Skin Saints collection offered Summer Soleil—a blend of salted caramel and pistachio—and Island Breeze, which combines orange flower and cedarwood. There’s also Sweet Haze, which infuses jasmine and vanilla.
Not seen in the photo is the Golden Hour mist (also 250ml and costing £4.75). This is made with floral ingredients ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine.
If you wanted a similar body spray from Sol de Janeiro, a 240ml bottle would set you back £38 at Boots. The smaller 90ml version is just as expensive, costing £24 at the checkout.
Dozens commented on the post, noticing that the bargain product could help slash their beauty budget. One said: “The pink one smells so nice!”
Another added: “The blue Island one is beautiful. Smells divine!” A third person commented: “The salted caramel one is my favourite!” Someone else wrote: “The size of them! That’s great value if they’re as nice as what they’re meant to be!”
There are lots of similar products that have been branded as lookalikes of Sol de Janerio but for a fraction of the price. Recently, Primark dropped a full collection of scents for £3.50 a bottle. Similar ranges have been spotted in Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains, too.
But none have been as large as the Tesco version, meaning it should last much longer – or you can spray a little more each time without counting the cost of each spritz. Most of the Skin Saints range can be seen on Tesco’s website. The brand also does a mixture of beauty essentials like various cream and serums.