Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche 2010

If there is tiare and coconut in any fragrance, its usually a sure thing for me. When I heard about Bronze Goddess, I was eager to try it. While I do like it, this is clearly the case "if it aren't broke, why fix it?". Why mess with Azuree Soleil? I remember trying the original Azuree Soleil and while I never bought it, it was definately a kind of scent that immediately brought to mind Tahitian beaches, bronzed women with flowers in their hair, palm leaves gently swaying in the wind-it was just beautiful, summer in the bottle. When I finally got around to trying Bronze Goddess 2010, they just brought out the 2011 version and I kid you not, only had 1 bottle of 2010 left. BG2010 is much more citrusy than the original and what it reminds me of is suntan lotion(and Azuree Soleil didn't). I don't really get anything floral here, mostly its coconut with bergamot notes which in my opinion overpower everything else. I do smell a bit of myrrh which gives it a rather strange and exotic feel but that's just what my nose smells. One thing it reminds me of is Hawaiian Tropic lotion-I have some of their sunscreen and After Sun lotion right now and it really smells very simular to this. As a matter of fact, that's how I layer it. Once on my skin, it doesn't smell like perfume but like you have been spending time at the beach. Since its Ear Frache, its very light and you can bath in it and it won't offend anyone. Lasting power is not bad-I get couple of hours layered with coconut lotion. Cheaper alternative is Coconut Lime Verbena from BBW(which they just discontinued, I believe). Its not the same but has the same suntan lotion vibe. However, I also tried 2011 Bronze Goddess and citrus predominates that one. MUCH more citrus than 2010 one. Didn't care for it at all. Still wish they would have stuck with original version which has quite a following.

I’m doing my part for all the Bronze Goddess junkies out there! My search for a BG2013 back-up bottle has been ongoing since falling in love with the PERFECT summer beachy/resort scent. For me, the current solar/beachy frags are... good. They’re just more simplistic, and lack the depth, beauty, and- I guess, nostalgia of the Bronze Goddess 2008-2018(?) line. (Maybe it’s the myrhh? I’m musing as I write) My 98%full bottle of BG2010 was delivered the day before yesterday, bought on a resale site for $49. The date manufactured is October 2009. The bottle has Gold glitter sand, and i actually like it better then my 2013 solid gold bottle. Don’t let the main accords being different fool you, this is the same juice. Same notes, same development on my skin. Reactions from others are 100% positive, and comments include “Malibu Barbie’s in da house!!” This Bronze Goddess is a keeper.

I will second the reviews of suntan lotion. I bought this because of the very dominant coconut note in it! It's summer, so a gal like me feigns for coconut in fragrance. I have RL Hot, but it's too light and maple-y, while Harajuku Lover's "G" is too child-like. This engulfs the perfect coconut summer scent for me. Loads of coconut, salt, and tad hint of sandalwood does it really proper for me! The sillage is pretty good considering the lasting power is 4-5 hours on me.

I got to try this today at the Estee Lauder counter at Macy's and I was in love at first sniff. I sprayed it on at 10:30 and it is now 6 hours later and I can still smell it. It smells like a day at the beach in a bottle. If you are not a fan of coconut/beachy type scents then this is not the perfume for you but if you do enjoy that "tropical day at the beach" type of scent then you should give this a try for sure. Love love love it!!!!!

I just bought this today based on the great reviews, and all I can say is wow!!!!! it such a wonderful scent, I love the coconut and the gardinia. It smell a little bit like Harajuku Lover's "G" but more grown up, great for the summer but also to make you fell happy when it's cold outside