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

I can't help but feel vibrant and happy when wearing this--Bronze Goddess evokes the joy of a lively Margarita party by the pool, and summer afternoons at outdoor concerts with a group of good friends. Opening with rich coconut flesh and a touch of clean citrus, then a subtle blooming of tropical white flowers. The strong presence of myrrh does indeed give this fragrance that oily, tanning lotion-like quality. Ambery, vibrant and sexy in the drydown--yes, synthetic but fun, just like vintage Malibu Barbie complete with sprayed on tan lines. I'd recommend wearing this only outdoors as the oil-like qualities of the myrrh along with the coconut could get rather cloying in a confined space. That said, is it wearable? Heck, yes... sometimes you need a 'girls just want to have fun' fragrance. "Ken, refill my Margarita would you please?"

I smelled this for the first time yesterday, or should I say what I believed was the first time. I instantly recognized the scent. It transported me right back to Cancun or a caribbean cruise where I must have smelled it repeatedly on any number of vacation goers at the time. While on vacation I had no idea what I was smelling, just that this was what paradise smelled like. This was the beach and a strawberry daiquiri and pina colada side by side. This was the sun and the water and the sand. For me this is the ultimate vacation scent. I bathed in it all day today and yesterday hoping to feel a little more of the caribbean sun on my skin under the flat fluorescent lights at work. It's only $65 for the 3.4 oz bottle. The only downside is that it doesn't seem very potent.

I have been searching for a summer sent that wasn't aquatic, or a juvenile fruity fragrance. thankfully I found a winner :) first you get the bergamot and mandarin then you get white flora's (and I normally hate white flora's, however I think it works for me because it is not aquatic) you get a sultry myrrh and a little edge from vetiver. there is a vague creaminess from the coconut, its not your typical coconut scent its very natural... like real coconut water and the coconut flesh. the sandalwood and the caramel slightly sweetens the coconut. overall an awesome scent for summer so happy to have it in my collection. I am planing to get the Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar to layer with this I think it would be amazing together adding depth... so so yummy :)

It's getting warmer outside, and that warmth gets me craving the scent of suntan lotion and coconuts. Bronze Goddess hits the perfect spot. The initial spray reveals sweet coconut and suntan lotion. The drydown allows the coconut sweetness to settle down just a bit and reveals subtle floral notes. It's a suntan lotion-y, summery beachy scent that is perfect for the summer. The only misgiving I have about this scent is the short-lived lasting power. Being "eau fraiche" or a "skin scent" after an hour, the scent is fading fast, and within 2 hours, you really have to sniff to get any hint of the scent at all. This requires multiple sprays per day as a refresher. I wish EL had made a body lotion to allow layering.

How did they do it? It's sunscreen in a bottle--without smelling cheap and fake. It's actually probably the driest coconut perfume I've ever smelled. I was sick of ultra-sweet coconut like Miami Glo, Reb'l Fleur...so I figured Bronze Goddess would be the same. I was so wrong. It's completely mature and is very much a skinscent, not "perfumy" per se. It reminds me of sexy bodies in skimpy bathing suits tanning under the hot Mediterranean sun, skin glistening with coconut oil. It's very sexy and a heck of a lot of fun!!

As i own the BG fraiche skinscent 2013, i was looking forward to test this. There is bergamont and mandarin there as you spray it on at first. The coconut makes it way on top of the other notes and when it finally reveals itself fullt, you get this oh so creamy, smooth coconut. There is a hovering woodiness around it but the coconut is the star in this. Between BG 2011 and 2013, 2013 has more bite to the nose, but if you want a soft, smooth, comforting summer skinscent, this is the one to look for. Rate: 4/5

When I first started in cosmetics, my first position was demonstrating this fragrance a couple years ago. I fell in love with it, despite that I'm a guy, I love to wear it. Its very unique and can't get enough of it. You can really smell the mandarin, jasmine, myrrh and caramel in it. There's an essence in there that makes me think of the smell that makes me think of tanning oil, sand, warm summer heat, ocean mist and sun kissed skin. LOVE IT! Great bottle too!

I really like this perfume. It has a very friendly and familliar scent to it.I wouldnt call this my signature scent but, when I finish my bottle, I will most likely purchase another. It's like summer fun in a bottle. A "perk me up" if I'm in the mood for one. It smells like a visit to the beach with notes of sun tan oil, coconut, a bit of citrus and salty air. It makes me feel soooo happy and doesn't make people want pass out or gag if I sprayed too much.

This is VERY NICE! I have to tell it! I do not want even to describe here any notes which I feel here. It is just quite a masterpiece, so harmonious, bright and happy, soft feminine sexy scent. I would say, it is like a sun in the bottle:) Warm and positive mood it gives. I am surprised that this scent was created in 2011.. Now it is 2021..And I just finally explored it::) Well, better late, then never..

Second time trying this, and absolutely love it. I love coconut but dislike gardenia, which seems to be included in many tropical scents. Since this one doesn't contain gardenia, it's a really perfect choice for me. I told my sister I want this, so hopefully may be getting it for Christmas. It's such a lovely combination of coconut and white flowers. I could easily wear this to work if I want to.

After smelling "Pure White Linen", I never imagined I would like an Estée Lauder fragrance. But this one hits the spot! This is one of the most unique, sexy and out of this world scents ever to hit my palate. I smell the coconut, amber and bergamot which then transforms into coconut, caramel, woodsy smells which lasts for hours! :) So so so pleased with this one.

I wear this on vacation whenever I go somewhere tropical. I get the "omg you smell so good" compliments every time. Its a creamy warm comforting "suntan lotion" beachy frag that just enveloped you in the best way possible. I love this so much and wish that it was easier to find!

This is beach in a bottle. So warm and sunny, like a tropical getaway. It is definitely a summer scent, but a good one to wear year round, it always makes me think of summer. I definitely smell the coconut, it reminds me of suntan lotion. Such a good perfume.

It smells exactly like the sun tan oil Monoi Tiare Tahiti I bought at Papeteé. Super tropical, full of fun!! When I wear It I feel like beeing in this exotic paradise feeling the sultry breeze form the turquoise caribbean ocean! Beachy vacations bottled :)

It's such a sexy and summery scent. It doesn't really last that long on my skin, but a tip would be to spray it in your hair. And it is called a "body spray" so it's not supposed to last as long as a eau de parfum.