11 Bum Bum Cream Dupes That Smell Like Tropical Paradise & Start at $7

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

Even though it’s not summer quite yet, you might be looking for ways to add some summer sunshine to your routine. That includes slathering your body with Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream . The coveted body cream moisturizes, smooths, and firms skin, and its ingredient list of cupuaçu butter, guaraná, and açaí oil gets full credit for its skincare magic.

That’s all amazing, but what it’s really known for is its addictive scent. With notes of vanilla, salted caramel, and pistachio, shoppers seriously can’t stop sniffing this heavenly aroma. I can personally confirm that, as soon as you untwist the tub, the fragrance transports you to a tropical island with nothing but the ocean breeze in your face and sand tickling your toes (exactly what we need to make it to summer). 

Related Stories

I Took Quince’s Carry-On Luggage on 50 Flights & Here Are My Honest Thoughts After 1 Year

It’s Official—These Are the 13 Best Butt-Lifting Jeans on the Market

As wonderful as this all sounds, the price tag is just not what we like to see. It hurts our hearts and our wallets to say that one jar costs $48. Since we know it can be hard to justify body cream at that price (even if it’s the best-smelling lotion), we set out to find alternatives that won’t break the bank. 

From Tree Hut, Bath & Body Works, and more, we dug up Bum Bum Cream dupes that both smell magnificent and leave your skin silky-smooth. So get your arms, legs, and buns out because you’re about to receive endless compliments and questions about what’s got you smelling like a golden beach goddess.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Target is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Palmer’s Brazilian Coco Cream

$17 Buy Now at Target

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly Bum Bum Cream dupe, you can find one of the best options on Target shelves. The Palmer’s Brazilian Coco Cream is an under-$20 body cream formulated with coconut, brazil nut, acai, and guarana, giving it a super similar scent profile compared to the OG Sol de Janeiro formula. It even comes in a similar jar!

Toasted Pistachio Travel Size Fine Fragrance Mist

Promotion: Mix & Match Minis: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

$9 Buy Now at Bath & Body Works

Layer this Bath & Body Works fragrance mist with other scents or wear it on its own to smell like pistachio, almond blossom, and whipped vanilla. The fragrance comes in a travel-size bottle, which is perfect for packing in your purse for on-the-go spritzes. A few reviewers noted its resemblance to Sol de Janeiros’s Cheirosa ’62 scent, with one saying, “Love this so much !! it’s low-key kind of a dupe for Sol De Janeiro 62 ?? or at least I think it is.”

fine’ry. Eau de Parfum Women’s Perfume – Pistachio Please

$37 Buy Now at Target

If you want more of Bum Bum Cream’s warm, comforting vanilla notes, give this fine’ry perfume a go. While pistachio is the main attraction, it’s supported by vanilla and tonka bean for added sweetness. FYI, the brand recommends spraying the perfume on warm, damp skin inside wrists or on your neck for the best scent experience.

Zara Moonlight Whisper Eau de Parfum

$40 Buy Now at Zara

Zara’s Moonlight Whisper is a more sensual take on Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa ’62. It’s a skin-like fragrance that’ll dominate everyone’s sense of smell in the best way possible. Caramelized pistachio and almond cream provide creamy, toasty aromas, while soft woods and warm vanilla bring the sweetness. Described as a gourmand amber, this fragrance is nearly identical to Bum Bum Cream.

Nutrius Brazilian Body Butter Cream

$38 Buy Now on Amazon (2-Pack)

$15 Buy Now at Walmart

Several reviewers took to Reddit to shout out Nutrius’ Brazilian Body Butter Cream , which most buy at Costco, but it’s also available online at Amazon (in a two-pack with another scent) and Walmart. There aren’t many details on its fragrance notes on the internet, so you’ll just have to trust the Reddit community and try it for yourself. What I can share about this product is that it relies on nourishing butters and oils to make skin silky-smooth and glowy. It’s especially great for those with super dry skin, since it has a rich, thick, and velvety formula.

Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Butter

On Sale 33% off

$16 Buy Now on Amazon

Trader Joe’s skincare section is filled with some of the best alternatives money can buy—and many believe the Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Butter is the closest Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream doppelganger. The cream is enriched with lots of similar ingredients and has that incredible tropical nutty aroma to it, too. If your local TJ’s doesn’t currently have it in stock, you can find it online on Amazon.

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Moroccan Rose

On Sale 18% off

$9 Buy Now on Amazon

$10 Buy Now at Target

$10 Buy Now at Ulta

$9 Buy Now at Walmart

Though not a body cream, Tree Hut’s sugar scrub in Moroccan Rose smells just like Sol de Janeiro’s cult-favorite product since it’s made with coconut, macadamia, sweet almond, safflower, and other essential oils. To get smoother, tighter skin on the bum area, you need to make sure you have a proper exfoliating routine, and this scrub is the perfect addition. Use it in conjunction with Tree Hut’s whipped body butter for the perfect tropical pairing.

Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter

$11 Buy Now at Ulta

$9 Buy Now on Amazon

$12 Buy Now at Target

$10 Buy Now at Walmart

$11 Buy Now at CVS

Cupuaçu butter, guaraná, pistachio oil, and natural shea butter make this firming body butter as close as it gets to the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. Not only are the skincare ingredients very similar, but the smell is, too. Its key notes include almond, golden amber, and Australian sandalwood. Sounds pretty spot on if you ask me!

OGX Extra Creamy + Coconut Miracle Oil Lotion

$7 Buy Now at Walmart

Coconut oil is the star of this lotion’s formula, but tiare essence and vanilla bean extract also help to hydrate and nourish. The non-greasy formula melts into your skin just like the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream does.

Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Butter

$17 Buy Now at Walmart

Sexy-smelling and looking skin? Count us in! Slather Soap & Glory’s Smoothie Star Body Butter on every inch of your body for velvety smooth skin. Five key ingredients make this lightly-whipped body butter so dang good: pistachio oil, almond oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter. It also has an addictive, mouth-watering aroma that smells heavily of pistachio and vanilla.

Pistaché Skincare Pistachio Oil Whipped Body Butter Cream Moisturizer

$28 Buy Now on Amazon

The Pistaché Skincare Pistachio Oil Whipped Body Butter Cream Moisturizer isn’t an exact replica of the Bum Bum Cream, but it’s a great choice for anyone who loves the moisturizer’s texture and skincare benefits. This cream is formulated with lots of nourishing ingredients—including vitamin E—to soften and smooth skin.