Azuree Soleil Eau Fraiche Skinscent

I managed to find a full bottle on ebay for $99, and man was i quick to click "buy now". I wanted this perfume when it was released in 2007 but it sold out before i managed to get my hands on a bottle. I never forgot the beautiful bottle and it's lovely juice. Now that I have it, it instantly takes me back to the department store where I first tried it. I rarely find a good coconut scent, to me they are always either too sweet or too synthetic. But this is such a yummy scent! It is so soft and creamy, not at all "in your face" coconutty like some other tropical perfumes. The only downside I guess, is that it lasts about an hour and a half before it's completely gone. I got it for a great price but if i constantly have to reapply, it's just not worth it. Should I find it for the same price again (not likely) I would def. repurchase it. One thing is for sure; the bottle is so pretty I will keep it on my vanity long after it's empty. :) -- UPDATE 2/3-2014 I remember reading a review (somewhere on the internet) where the woman wrote that Azuree Soleil smelled like thai green curry to her. I disregarded it, it sounded too weird. Now that I've had this perfume for a while I can say that I totally agree. No, it's not thai green curry "in your face", and yes, I still love this perfume, BUT.. There is definately lemongrass in the mix, which I find odd because that's something you rarely see unless your cooking with/eating it. And this lemongrass absolutely adds to the thai food feeling. It is quite annoying, actually. However, it's still the best coconut perfume I have come across and no one else has mentioned the "food" smell so I'll continue using it. I'd say when I first got this perume I'd rate the smell 9.5 out of 10 and now I'd give it a straight up 9. So; Smell: 9/10 Projection: 8/10 Lasting power: 4/10

After several years of coveting this scent since I poked around an Ulta and discovered an old tester, it is mine via a kind seller on eBay. While Bronze Goddess, Estee Lauder's replacement for Azuree Soleil, is delectably edible, sexy, and sweet, it's just a mere copy of Tom Ford's more serious creation. AS delivers a soft and wearable gardenia, tempers the citrus and amber and other floral notes with vetiver, and gives the wearer a feeling of sophistication. For me, it conjures a foray to the French Riviera, or shopping the stalls in Tahiti, or meeting a friend on a beach in Miami for a light cocktail and watching the sun set. One spritz is great for daytime or the office. Two makes you ready to go out on the town. It's fairly unique, especially amongst today's department store offerings, and I'd recommend picking up a sample vial online. But watch out, you may find yourself with a craving for a full bottle that only luck can satisfy.

I recently discovered a sample of the Tom Ford Azuree Body Oil in my collection. Oh. My. God. This is such a beautiful tropical scent. It smells like an expensive resort on a beautiful island in the Pacific. I am so gutted it is discontinued and kicking myself for not realizing its beauty sooner... I am hoping Azuree Soleil will hold a candle to it (although this seems to be discontinued too aaaargh), I've just ordered a sample and will update when I try it out. Update: Azuree Soleil is heavenly! Very similar to the TF body oil in that coconut and gardenia are definitely the stars of the show, but AS has a tad more complexity from the florals and amber. I don't detect much citrus, certainly not the amount that Bronze Goddess had. It is reminiscent of sunscreen but in the most elegant way possible. I will be daydreaming of the beach when I wear this one - love!

I admired it at department store when it first came out in 2007 but being a poor uni student I couldn't afford it. I managed to get my hands on a small sample and fell in love with this fragrance even more (I used it mainly during my holiday in Thailand). Couple of years ago straberrynet had it on sale for around $50 so I was beyond excited to get 100 ml bottle. First thing that attracted me to this Tom Ford creation is beaituful blue bottle with gold cap - lux 70's (imagine big hair, bronzed skin and designer bikini). The scent itself is a fresh mix of coconut, white flowers and citrus. The coconut note is very pleasant and subtle (none of that sweet cocnut we are use to in form of lotion or body butter). Overall I can't get anough of it and love wear it in summer. It smells expensive but not suffocating at the same time.

I found one at an outlet store, and instantly I was in love! It's a very pleasant fragrance, but I have a reason not to buy one. The reason is the scent is too light for me. It disappears as soon as I left the store to do some more shopping. For the scent, it was sheer and lightly sweet. I smell a very light white floral accord with a watery aquatic character that won't irritate anyone. Not even me! I actually find it more fruity overall; citrusy like lemonade but not sour or tangy. Coconut (more like a coconut water) and caramel are just smooth & sweet but never be gourmand. I would say it's perfect for vacation! but it's not very convenience due to the bottle is too big to travel with.

I am so glad I bought this! After testing Bronze Goddess I wasn't sure if this one is going to cut it for me. Sure I liked it but I am a big fan of Bahiana and Virgin Island Water (two world class coconut fragrances). BR was by far not on the same level! When I got Azuree soleil I was pleasantly surprised it is with no doubt very close to the perfection of the other two... AS is defenitely the softest, while Bahiana is more juicy and youthful and VIW is the sportive and unisex type. I some people would claim they smell all the same but to me this is a trio well worth having for everyone appreciating coconut!

my hollyday scent for ever (or for how long the 100ml bottle will reach; i would not be able to repurchase as this was a limited edition), lighter version would be instant vacation from Avon Mark, which one is also starring always in my hollyday lugage. well azuree soleil is the most wonderfull flowery tropical slightly coconuty scent i ever smellt. the magnolia in it is as wonderful as the jasmine. such a pretty composition, not oily or sticky or sweet, just like a breeze during all day long and finally fading out in a close to skin warmth which accompaignes you in the sunset...... love love love

God, I am such an idiot for not buying multiple bottles of this when I could. I wasn't collecting at all when I first bought this. It was the only thing I wore for many summers. One smell can take me back to days on the beach. The absolute best beachy summery scent ever. All my other Estée Lauder Bronze Goddesses are good substitutes, but they are not This One. I won't pretend to be objective about this fragrance, but to me it is the best blend of coconut, citrus, sand, tropical flowers, and exotic-ness that I have ever smelled.

Before I smelled this, I was pretty sure that I couldn't stand coconut. Somehow, the "coconut" scented products I had encountered - sunscreen, air freshener, body lotion, shower gel, etc. - all turned my stomach. They all smelled heavy, sticky, sweet and plasticky. So I was completely shocked when I met Azurée Soleil. No syrupy, chemical sweetness. It is a fresh, elegant, airy, sunny scent. I know it's no longer made, so if my Christmas gift runs out, I'll probably try Bronze Goddess and hope I won't be disappointed.

I am so glad I purchased a back-up of this fragrance way back when and can still enjoy it today. I also wear Bronze Goddess every other season since it was released as a replacement but it lacks the elegance and refinement of the original Tom Ford creation. Azuree is more creamy tiare with a hint of coconut, sea salt and spice whereas BG is straight up citrus coconut with a hint of tiare and a musky dry down. I keep checking eBay and Amazon ... the asking prices are just wow! Should have bought a case :o)

Ahhh this was a proper summer scent. I love earlier Tom Ford works in perfumery. This was the time when he remastered Youth Dew (becoming Amber nude) and Azuree giving this fabulous creation. Summer, coconut and gardenia. Creamy but fresh. It's called skinscent but its way more than that. Projected well and had staying power. I much preferred this to the Bronze Goddess eau fraiche that I bought afterwards believing it was similar. Their were similar but not the same.

STRANGE! I discovered something quite funny. I had a male person smell it and he said it would smell like christmas!! At first I was confused because to me it smells like a day on a tropical beach. But after he had said it I recognized what he meant. There is this note (I think it goes away after one or two hours) maybe it's the woody notes combined with the caramel or the creaminess!?! I really don't know, what do you think??

I ended up getting the 7.9 splash bottle and i put it in an atomizer. Now, I am so glad I got the huge bottle now that tom ford and el split and then bronze goddess is not the same (i have that one too). I love the subtle sexiness of this scent, it's not all in your face it's more like a secret that only few know about. At times i like to wear something that only my boyfriend will smell when we are close.

Just checked Amazon for this fragrance--OMG, $325.00!! Think I'll try Ebay!! BTW, I snagged this on Amazon in 2013 for around $100.00 and still have half bottle. Could kick myself for not buying at least 2 while I could. Sorry, I think Amazon's current price is just waaaaay too much!! (This is a favorite summer frag of mine, along with Aquawoman Rochas, which is so over-priced now too).

So this one is still the sexiest and most beautiful summer scent by Tom Ford. It’s perfect. Not too much coconut, not too much vanilla, it’s divine. When I heard it would be discontinued I bought a few bottles, store them like pure gold ... still use it on special summer occasions like summer weddings and romantic beach trips. Love! Best Estée Lauder fragrance.

I have a lasting love for Azuree Soleil. In my opinion, it's the best coconut beachy scent. I am on my last half bottle and I'm using it with care. I have the 2008/2011 bronze goddess that smells almost like this but not quite there. They're more citrusy than AS...this one is just creamier....sexy.

Really nice perfume! Smells like summer itself! Coconut and caramel with a hint of gardenia. Sweet and tropical! Like luxurius holidays at St Tropez! Reminds me so much of the 70s suntan oils... Totally recomended! In case you can't find it, any Bronze Goddess can replace it!

Loved this! So sorry they discontinued it. A spritz of it and I could time travel to being 17 on a beach in California, dizzy drunk on sunshine, hair crispy with salt water, and in love with a blond freckled surfer.

Agree that Bronze Goddess is no substitute. This one really has something special. It works if you're looking for a beach scent, but it's a winner from many other angles, too.

I wish I could find even a small drop of it :(:( best summer scent ever!! also the bottle was so distinct and outrageous