Bronze Goddess 2011

Beachy, sweet, coconut, white floral, warm/amber, citrusy, woody, caramel, lactonic, aromatic, vanilla, radiant, luminous, feminine, sensual, seductive, sexy, elegant, classy, sophisticated, luxe, exotic, alluring, inviting, cozy, comforting, transportive, nostalgic On me this opens citrusy with tart bergamot and vibrant mandarin orange. The heart blooms with sweet and exotic Tiare flower, lush jasmine, radiant orange blossom, and slightly waxy and lemony magnolia with just a the barest whisper of spicy myrrh. The dry down intertwies tropical and creamy coconut milk, sweet caramel, creamy sandalwood, warm golden amber, and woody vetiver. The most prominent notes on me are the coconut milk, Tiare flower, orange flower, and sandalwood. This is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely one of my favorite beachy/coconut fragrances! Overall, this has a stunning monoi oil vibe as well as a luxe suntan lotion vibe. It feels warm, golden, seductive and luxurious. It gives the feeling of hot sun warming bare skin, warm golden sand, and the smell of tropical coconut milk and lush tropical flowers on a gentle ocean breeze. For reference, some of my other favorite beachy/coconut fragrances include Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Kilian Sunkissed Goddess, Yves Rocher Monoi Eau des Vahines, Replica Beach Walk, Kayali Maui in a Bottle, Maldives in a Bottle, Utopia Vanilla Coco, Bobbi Brown Beach, JHAG Lust For Sun, Vanilla Vibes, Alien Goddess, Flowerbomb Tiger Lily, Ellis Brooklyn Sand, Vanilla Salt, Miami Nectar, Phlur Beach Skin, SDJ 39, Rio Radiance, Beijos de Sol, Flor Mística, VS Coconut Passion, Tease Dreamer, BBW Coco Paradise, Oahu Coconut Sunset, Forever Beach Days, Honolulu Sun, At the Beach, Beach Nights, Bali Black Coconut Sands, Copper Coconut Sands

Beachy, gorgeous, sensual, warm, softly sweet, creamy, fresh, white floral, somewhat citrusy brightness, luxurious, feminine, and elegant! One of my all time favorite warm weather fragrances! Bronze Goddess gives off the most divine and sensual beachy vibe! Sun warming bare skin, long walks on a tropical beach, a gentle ocean breeze. Think Sun, sand, tropical flowers, a coconut drink, the surf, and ocean breeze. I really love the coconut and Tiare flower notes in this and how well they stand out. The sandalwood and amber give this a lovely, creamy, golden warmth, and the bergamot and mandarin add just enough of a fresh and bright scent. It has a really pretty luxurious sun tan lotion scent only better and more chic! It reminds me somewhat of Bobbi Brown Beach (which I do love!), but I think this is warmer, softer, more sweet, and more elegant! I truly adore this absolutely stunning fragrance! I’ve owned this for many years, and I still rotate it regularly during the warmer weather months along with Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Kilian Sunkissed Goddess, Replica Beach Walk, JHAG Lust For Sun, and JHAG Vanilla Vibes! I think it fits in quite nicely with these others I mentioned. They’re all similar and beachy, but have their own beautiful uniqueness! I get great performance with Bronze Goddess. The longevity is excellent, it lasts the entire day on me! The projection is great too, it radiates out about an arm’s length from me.

This version is hard to find now, but every once in a while a bottle pops up on ebay, and it's worth snagging. This is the only Bronze Goddess I've tried, but I'm already seriously in love and looking to check into the others. When I first apply this, it's got that signature coconut sunscreen smell. It smells like days at the beach on a vibrantly colored towel soaking in the sun and sand and ocean waves. It's almost got a twinge of soapiness, that's probably the lotion accord. But then, as it wears on, a sweetness unfolds and I begin to detect the caramel. It's not enough to steer this into gourmand territory, but it just brings a nice addition of sweetness to the coconut + tropical floral notes. I really fell in love with this one and can't wait to wear it all Summer. It's also got more longevity than I thought. Sillage is a little subtle, but not so weak that you have to bury your nose into skin. A generous dose of sprays would create a lovely cloud I'd imagine. And it lasts around 5-6 hours on me. Score! Check this one out if you see it for a reasonable price.

I was lucky enough to see an almost full bottle on ebay , not cheap but not a crazy price either so after the reviews i thought id treat myself lol, that was 2 months back and its half way down already...i must be in love with it as its going so fast. Its totaly a summer sent , i agree the floral notes are soft and buttery as a different person below said and the coconut is a beautiful ,warm not too sweet i think the vanilla makes it sweet in a nicer way. As its not that long lasting i layer it with a teeny tiny bit of coconut body shop perfume sometimes, it just helps make it last a little longer, that said i never add much as it would overpower the main BG sent and thats last thing i want to do. when this runs out i will have to try to replace it with the next best alternative as its just so sunny and adorable.As for the bottle easily 11 out of 10 pure sandy beaches come to mind , just stunning :) Edit I have a 34 full bottle on way of the original tom ford creation azuree soleil as soon as possible I'll review differences omg I can't wait :)

Note: Bought this one today after much anticipation to try it and I am not disappointed! (2012 version I presume?) I also tested the newest version in this line, "Bronze Goddess Capri"(see my review for details on this one). This is a wonderful summer fragrance! In fact, I believe I have found my summer fragrance tradition (so long as Estee Lauder keeps them coming!) Review: Bronze Goddess is unfussy and low maintenance, breezy and sensual. Reminiscent of lazy, sunny days on the beach. I get a warm coconut and after 10 minutes, the best Tiare flower I have ever smelled! Because this is a "skinscent" it doesn't last more than a few hours at best, but it was a great value for a 100ml so I don't mind reapplying often. I also purchased a purse-size refillable atomizer today just to have for carrying my Bronze Goddess around with me this summer! Verdict: I am going to cherish this scent for summer...we'll be inseparable! Rating: 5/5 STARS