How I got the US-exclusive Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 sent to the UK without touching a single customs form

The mystery of the Cheirosa 76 rebrand

I was scrolling through social media earlier this April 2026 when I noticed my feed was absolutely covered in midnight blue bottles. If you followed the fragrance community last year, you might remember the limited-edition "After Hours" scent. Well, Sol de Janeiro has officially brought it back into the permanent collection as Cheirosa 76. It is currently a US-exclusive release for the Spring 2026 season, leaving those of us in the United Kingdom wondering when—or if—it will ever hit our shelves.

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The scent profile is a heady mix of black amber plum and midnight jasmine, which is why everyone is calling it the "nighttime version" of the classic 62. Because it is only available in US shops right now, it has become a bit of a status symbol for collectors over here. I knew I couldn't wait until the end of the year for a potential UK launch, so I started looking for a way to shop US store selections without the headache of international shipping restrictions.

Why I decided to skip the wait for a UK release

In the past, I would have just refreshed local beauty sites hoping for a "coming soon" banner. But in 2026, the global beauty market moves too fast. We often see these exclusives sell out in the States before they even get a ship date for Europe. I wanted to be one of the first in London to have it. You might also like to Read more: Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 is a US exclusive but UK fans can get it now.

The main hurdle for me has always been the paperwork. Buying from overseas usually means dealing with weird shipping forms, calculating VAT, and hoping the merchant even accepts a non-US credit card. I found that using a parcel forwarding service removes almost all of those barriers. We can basically pretend we live in the US for an afternoon, buy what we want, and let the experts handle the logistics.

The low-effort way I shop US stores from my couch

My strategy for this haul was what I call the "lazy method." I didn't want to spend hours looking up customs codes. I signed up for a tax-free US address through comGateway. This gave me a suite number in Oregon, which meant I didn't even have to pay US sales tax on my purchase from the Sol de Janeiro website. It felt like a little victory before the bottle even left the warehouse.

For those who find that even clicking through a US checkout is too much work, I noticed they have a BuyForMe service. This is basically proxy shopping where they buy the item for you. I just used my Oregon address and checked out myself, but it's good to know the assisted purchase option exists for stores that are picky about UK credit cards. Check our guide on the costs: Read more: Ordering the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 240ml from US shops for a much better price.

Shipping estimates and logistics notes

Before I committed, I used the shipping calculator to see if the price made sense. Perfume is a bit unique because it's a liquid, but a single 240ml mist is relatively light. Here is the breakdown of what I estimated for my package:

A Very Important Note on Perfume: Since Cheirosa 76 is a perfume mist, it contains alcohol. In the world of air travel, this is often classified as a "Dangerous Good" or flammable liquid. I made sure to check the help center to ensure my chosen freight forwarder could handle liquids. Sometimes there is a small additional handling fee for these items, but it is still usually cheaper than paying the inflated prices on the UK secondary market.

Handling the UK customs and import process

One of the reasons I chose to forward packages this way is that the platform helps manage the customs declaration for me. When the package arrived at my US suite, I just had to confirm what was inside. For shipping to the UK, I kept an eye on the international shipping rates to choose the most cost-effective courier. Since it was just one bottle, the shipping was very reasonable.

In the UK, we do have to be mindful of VAT on imports over £135, but for a single bottle of Cheirosa 76, you likely won't hit that threshold unless you are buying a whole case. By using a professional package forwarding company, the paperwork that usually scares people away is handled through a simple online dashboard. You just pay the international shipping fee, and they take it from there.

Final thoughts on the US-exclusive hunt

So, was it worth it? My bottle of Cheirosa 76 arrived in London about 8 days after it reached my US address. While my friends are waiting for a UK retailer to stock it later this year, I’m already wearing it. If you're on the fence, you should check out this breakdown: Read more: Is Cheirosa 76 actually worth the effort of importing from the US to the UK?.

The process was much smoother than I expected. By using a comGateway account, I bypassed all the usual stress of international shopping. If you have any specific questions about the fees or restricted items, the FAQ on their site is a great place to start. For me, the "lazy method" worked perfectly—minimal effort for maximum fragrance rewards in 2026.