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.

it smells just like sunscreen and sex. I love how the bottle is textured gold glitter, like sand. One of my friends said it smells like "burning flesh", but she still loves it and borrows it.

You know the Corona commercials? Two people on a deserted beach, nothing but suntan lotion, gentle waves, and a light breeze? That's what this smells like to me. Makes me smile every time.

This is one of those perfumes that make you feel you are enjoying a day at the beach. A very carefree scent, the coconut notes combined with jasmine are adorable. Very long lasting too!

I tested it at the airport and felt it amaizing. Now I want to buy it (in europe) but don't know where. At the website is sold out. Thank you for your help.

To any of you who do not wish to spend a lot of money, but crave this perfume: Try out H&M's "Golden Treasures." It's very similar and extremely cheap.

I LOVE the scent, but I returned it. It was too weak, like one of the weakest scents I've owned. It was so pretty though...it was a tough decision.

Beautiful, creamy, warm. I could wear it also in autumn. It is a perfume that makes you happy, and personally, I cant stop sniffing.

For anyone confused by the gardenia smell, but no gardenia note, tiare is a type of gardenia. So what you are smelling is tiare :).

Just bought this one online can not wait for the warmer weather to wear. Smells yummy !

My mom actually picked this up for me at a garage sale, and while it's not something I tend to wear, I do enjoy the smell of it. It's fresh, its warm, summery, but not in an overly sweet way. It's tropical, but not immature or too "young". Musk isn't listed, but I think that the base notes are really what make this scent what it is. It's able to be a summer scent without being cloying, or smelling like you dumped fruit punch all over you. The coconut, amber, and caramel combine nicely to give a warm base to the tiare and jasmine flowers. My skin tends to skip opening notes completely, and settle immediately into the dry downs, so I don't smell too much of the bergamot, or orange, although I do get a splash of citrus immediately after spraying, though it seems to dissipate quickly. It makes me think of a hot summer night, sipping a nice cool drink on a patio of an ocean-side restaurant. The packaging is precious. I really love the way the glitter gradient makes the bottle feel like its covered in sand, haha.

Finally bought this today since it came out in stores today here in Sweden. Had been excited for it a long time, altough I love this summer fragrance it's a bit overpriced here in Sweden (like everything else) I think it's like twice as expensive compared to what it costs in the US. I'm not sure if it's actually worth it but I couldn't walk out the store without buying anything haha. And I mean it's a huge bottle so it'll probably last me a while. So what about the scent, I think in the beginning it's a bit too citrusy but after a few minutes it gets a bit warmer and a lot nicer. I really adore this when it has lingered on my skin a while. The dry down is in my opinion worth waiting for, so gorgeous. When I smell this I wanna go on a vacation somewhere exotic where you eat fresh fruit on the beach and tan all day. Will definitely use this during hot summer days! And I love the bottle! It looks great, love the gold sparkles!

This is a beautiful summery-beachy fragrance that doesn't turn overwhelmingly sweet or synthetic the way that many coconut scents do. Bronze Goddess is full of warm, natural-smelling coconut, but the coconut does not drown out the other facets of this fragrance. The floral notes are soft and buttery. While the tiare is the strongest floral in this, the neroli also combines nicely with the bergamot to give a light citrus touch to the fragrance. The amber, vetiver and myrrh add a touch of earthiness, hinting at the feel of suntan lotion on sun-warmed skin. Bronze Goddess is wonderful and creamy, with a warm caramel drydown that never gets too sweet. True to it's name, this is definitely an "eau fraiche/skinscent," so the lasting power is somewhat limited. This is one of those scents I need to spray a lot of in order to fully enjoy. Bronze Goddess is truly like "a summer day at the beach" in a bottle.

As much as I love Bronze Goddess, I find it rather one dimensional, at least on me. I feel it lacks depth, since it's the same smell from the beginning, until it disappears. Having said that, it's a delicious, summery, carefree scent. From the first spray, the coconut, amber and tiare notes surround you in an exotic aura, transfering you to beautiful Caribbean beaches. Sadly, I don't get any freshness. And it doesn't remind me of suntan lotion at all, which is great. I am still in search of the perfect coconut perfume, but this one is definitely the closest thing to what I am seeking.

It gets noticed and draws association with the beach and suntan lotion, I think of the Ambre Solaire and Nivea types. I barely remember them but no matter which lotion smelled like Bronze Goddess, it immediately speaks of the hights of summer. Olfactorily it is tiare dominant, with facets of coconut oil and sandalwood canvas. It is like a warm breeze. Present, long lasting, decisive yet sheer. Summer's busy beach and sunrays heated bodies captured as a scent. Admirable. Le Petit Marseillais Shower Gel Tiare Flower is almost identical if you want to pair.

What a nice perfume! I tested it today in a department store and it really got my attention! I'm not sure about it smelling like sex and sunscreen!! It definitely smells a bit tropical but not coconut'y and not at all like Hawaiian Tropic to me. It does smell beachy in some ways though, slightly fruity, creamy, warm and sexy. The notes that are most detectable to my nose are the magnolia, tiare flower and caramel. It's been on my wrist now for about 8 hours and is still going strong so it lasts well and smells lovely. I want a bottle of this NOW ! !

I agree with Katya below that it smells like sex and sunscreen. It's been a while since I fell so hard and fast for a fragrance. It's floral tropical, not fruity tropical. It lasts, but is not overpowering. Warm and sweet, but not in a way that is too spicy or sugary. I need this. I have tried Bronze Goddess in the past (around 2008), but it didn't hook me like this one does, I'm not sure how, but this one is softer, I don't smell the vetiver as much.

@socorrosouza - If the user medusa666 (I cant see the post) implied that Bronze Goddess shouldnt be worn by older women then I have to agree with that, sort of..I mean really, in my opinion older women like over 70 would be kind of weird to wear such a fragrance..otherwise Estee Lauder would have chosen an older model for their ad! So being realistic and accepting that some things have their age and time would be more suitable.

It was so long that I wanted a fragrance that smells of summer and sun so even today I bought Bronze Goddess and I agree with Lizaan: The top notes are citrusy, but after a few minutes they become hot and round like the skin to sun. The trail is one of exotic flowers and sun milk but it is not intrusive, I find it elegant and discreet but original, I have nothing like that ... it will splash a lot during the hot summer!

Always open to try a fragrance that boasts coconut. This one on me bears traces of coconut within the layers but I get a compiled group of tropical notes, with the tiare flower most prominent. The tiare is strong enough to carry itself on top and the tropical is a sensuous tropical, not a super pina colada sweet. Very summery, very warm and relaxing. Makes you feel like you have a sun kissed tan.

I bought this because I was looking for a nice beach fragrance. But I got nothing but citrus out of it. WONDERFUL citrus, linear, close to the skin and long lasting. Even though it is not what I expected, I really like it and enjoy it as a fresh summery scent. But when I want to feel in a beach mood, I will go back to Jil Sander Sun, Jil Sander Style Pastels Soft Yellow or Salvador Dali Laguna.

Bronze Goddess is a summer solution for persistent gourmand lovers. It is pretty linear on my skin - coconut with a sun-lotion vibe through and through, although the drydown reveals some white florals for me. This perfume is very good at what it does - it manages to be sweet without getting nasty or cloying, maintaining its role as a summertime fragrance.

This is a true summery beachy type of a scent. Better than Azuree Soleil scent and silage wise. There's more coconut, citrus and musk present that are accentuated with smell of a sea water, sand, sun and tropics. This is really good. It's light and stays close to the skin, just like tanning lotions which smell I love:)!

This would be a good perfume for people who are new to the world of perfume, or who like natural scents; the creamy, toasted coconut scent seems familiar, warm, soothing, and friendly. For me, it might be a good casual day perfume - not for work or evening. Not sure I like it enough to buy - it is a bit uninteresting.

I had a little spritzer of this today from my Estee Lauder girl. I like it, and she talked me into buying it By the time i got home it had worn off..:( nevertheless, it reminds me of summertime and that can only be good. As its very light, Maybe i will just wear it when I feel a headache coming on.

I tested Bronze Goddess 2011 about a year ago while on vacation. I should hav bought it then, but I didn't want to haul it throught 3 airports and onto 2 planes. I loved the coconut and soft florals. Sexy as hell and mouthwatering, but gentle at the same time.

I have this in the oil spray, and while I love it, I am not smelling any of the coconut notes in it at all. On me it is very dry, not sweet, but definitely very beachy.

This is just summer in a bottle. its fresh and summery but still girly and sweet. i love it as it dries down. it is also very unique to me.

I love this fresh scent! Does anyone know where I can get the body lotion to match? Would be Fantastic!

This is an unusual great blend of oils and scents. EL did an amazing job on this baby.

Love this, it smells just like the sunscreen but better and smoother!