Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe — cheaper alternatives

Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush: released in 2024, fruity, sweet and fresh, about 3h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe?

The closest Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe we found is Clean Sparkling Sugar — 83% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Sol de Janeiro Carioca CrushProjection
1Clean Sparkling Sugar83%about $50 (+25%)4h vs 3h6/10
2Bath & Body Works Emerald Mist83%about $20* (−50%)4h vs 3h4/10
3Ariana Grande Thank U Next 2.082%about $45* (+13%)4h vs 3h6/10
4Nicki Minaj Onika81%about $20 (−50%)5h vs 3h7/10
5Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel80%about $45 (+13%)4h vs 3h6/10
  1. Clean Sparkling Sugar — 83% scent match

    Shares the sweet, fruit-forward charm of Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush with a clean, uplifting finish.

    It shares its fruity, musky and powdery accords with Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 1,177 community ratings.

  2. Bath & Body Works Emerald Mist — 83% scent match

    Evokes the juicy, fruity sweetness of Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush with a refreshing aquatic twist.

    It shares its fruity, aquatic and sweet accords with Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 149 community ratings.

  3. Ariana Grande Thank U Next 2.0 — 82% scent match

    Offers a juicy pear opening that sits comfortably in the same fruity family as Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 1,172 community ratings.

  4. Nicki Minaj Onika — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Presents a vibrant fruity sweetness that echoes the playful mood of Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 573 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a similar sweet and tropical fruit aura reminiscent of Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and tropical accords with Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 602 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Emerald Mist, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush.

Which Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe lasts longest?

Nicki Minaj Onika, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush.

Which Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe is closest to the original?

Clean Sparkling Sugar, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clean Sparkling Sugar actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nicki Minaj Onika comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-25.