Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche 2019

I thought I was going crazy-I deleted a long review I wrote because I started with speaking about how this is a sandalwood-dominant scent and that mostly what I read is a warm sun baked sandalwood/beachy driftwood type of scent. Then I peeked the notes here and didn’t see sandalwood and thought this must be a case of coconut playing tricks on me, so I deleted. I just looked at Estée Lauders site and yes, there is sandalwood, and I was right. That’s probably why so many reviewers are so disappointed-the notes aren’t correct here and the pyramid gives an impression of a different scent. This is one of my favorite scents and has been for awhile. It’s VERY UNISEX, despite the name. It opens with a lemony bergamot, overspraying can sometimes smell like lemon dish soap, but that will fade within a couple minutes. Then I mostly read a warm, sweet, sun baked sandalwood/drift wood type scent with the most subtle hints of unsweetened coconut, sweet light musk, and amber. I do not get tiare or any other florals. I have montales extreme tiare and that smells like sugary candy necklaces, this doesn’t have anything resembling those notes. It is not a “coconut scent” like so many expect, and if you’re expecting tropical drinks or coconut sunscreen, this isn’t that. It’s a sandalwood scent. The coconut here isn’t sweet, gourmand, sunscreen or liquor. It’s musky, but not in that “I smell like husk dirt” way that some of the plasticky coconut scents turn on my skin. The vanilla is very minimal-I feel like it sweetens the wood or helps make a sweet musk rather than sweetening the coconut. This actually smells almost identical, despite the note difference, to Clean Reserve Solar Bloom, which is a unisex smoky coal and vetivier coconut with patchouli, and smells so much like this I don’t think most people could tell a difference. I almost rushed and bought a FB of CRSB after sampling and loving it, and had to stop myself because I own BGEF and backups and they are too similar to own both. Also, I realized that Bronze Goddess lasts nearly twice as long as Solar Bloom on my skin. Solar blooms florals are different than BG, but both scents are so similar and have the most subtle florals that my nose doesn’t even read them (probably because as a woman, subtle florals get snuck into all my shampoos and soaps, so I turn anosmic to them). I know a lot of reviews complain this scent vanishes quickly but I assure you, it doesn’t. It’s easy to go nose blind to this if you under spray as it’s gentle-though this performs better than a number of EDPs I’ve used. If you spray moderately on the pulse points, a couple spritzes on your hair and couple on clothes, and this will stick around at least 6 hrs, and more than two days on clothes. It doesn’t announce itself everywhere you go. I’m a person who fragrances vanish from in record speed. I sprayed this last night before bed and woke up this morning wondering what smells so good. It is faint and a skin scent, though honestly it’s a rather strong skin scent-most of my other skin scents don’t project as much as this. BG EF smells expensive and quality-no fake burning sinus synthetic sharp or watered down notes that I can discern. It layers extremely well-if you find some complimentary scents to layer, you will notice an increase in projection and lasting power-this is one of those scents that works best with others. Some of my favorites to layer with are: Clean reserve Sel Santal-gives a beachy warm santal bomb that is super addictive and reads on me like a summery version of a Santal 33 inspired scent but way better than any “inspired by” scents or unique takes on the market I ever came across. I smelled Pacificas Neon Moon at Target yesterday and almost thought that smelled a bit like this blend. I almost bought a bottle, but Neon Moon smelled cheap and faint compared to Sel Santal+BGEF. Versace Yellow Diamond - turns the soapy generic summery florals of YD into sunbathing on a wooden porch in a blooming summer garden. I prefer these scents together much more than separate. Also pairs well with any beachy tropical scent-will bring it into a more unisex sandalwood territory. Pairs with any cold/sharp woody/sandalwood scent to warm it up and soften it. Pairs with any white floral. Pairs with citrus dominant scents. Wears nicely on its own, especially in intimate settings. I absolutely love this scent. I’ve tried a lot of Estée Lauder scents and most read too mature on my skin, and a lot of lines EL owns have some of the worst performance I’ve come across. I try to avoid EL. This gem is the exception. I bought 2 full backups before I was halfway through my first bottle. I really wasn’t impressed with this scent at first, I thought it was unimpressive, musky, woody, and that there was no coconut, it almost seemed a bit plastic at first. I wanted a summer sunscreen tropical bomb. Then I found myself with the desire to keep reaching for the bottle for a quick sniff or light spray. In winter and summer. The more I wear it, the more I understand it and the longer it lasts on my skin. Similar to a molecule fragrance in that way. I know a bunch of ladies are mad that this isn’t an ultra femme/pina colada coconut cookie scent, but it’s one of my favorite I’ve ever owned. Wouldn’t change a thing. Absolutely love it. I listed it as my signature scent because I probably reach for this the most to wear alone or with others. As far as coconuts and tropical florals go, I think Aerins hibiscus palm is one of the best “Soleil Blanc” type expensive floral sunscreen scents on the market. I’m also a big tuberose/lys 41/carnal flower fan, which are good options if you want the sunscreen summer flowers. Also BGEF doesn’t smell like, but does somewhat give me very subtle Radio Bombay/jhag sunny side up vibes, though the sandalwood and musk in those are stronger, spicier, and more masculine. This would be more like the sweetened sunscreen versions of those scents, just not a sweet sunscreen like most others think of when they hear sunscreen. BGEF almost reminds me a bit of a sandalwood monoi oil I used, but the fragrance in that was so mild I didn’t repurchase so I can’t compare well. If you’re buying bronze goddess in search of the perfect coconut, I’m sorry but there is no such thing as the perfect coconut. I’ve tried them all. Anything realistic has been discontinued. Everything else is ultra plasticky and/or cheap body spray. I’ll update when/if I find the ultimate coconut, but basically all my favorite coconut perfumes smell mostly like every note they contain besides the coconut.

I always low key loved Bronze Goddess and scents within this olfactive family, I even own Guerlain Terracotta which is sublime but I never, for some reason bought Bronze Goddess, being a huge fan of Sali Hughes, its no surprise that I follow her social media and when watching an Instagram TV episode she did on summer perfumes, she mentioned this and how its the exact scent of suntan lotion covered skin in the sun and I'm not going to lie, that kind of sold me to it and also if Sali loves a scent and I know my local department stores/drugstores stock them you can bet I'll definately seek them out to test them (this is, of course now Iockdown has eased in the UK). I managed to earn quite a few points on my Boots loyalty card, so I decided I'd use those to grab a 50ml bottle of the Eau Fraiche, I'm glad I did, like, REALLY glad I did! I started out wearing this during the wintery months and it smelt like a ray of sunshine, its bright and warm, coconut milk and amber being the most noticable notes on my skin but with it being an Eau Fraiche it was very short lived but I knew that when I bought it, however, it is definately intended to be a summer scent, not only does it really sing in the heat (in the UK we've had a really hot spell of weather which I am LOVING!), it also lasts longer on my skin. In the warmer weather I can smell all of the notes listed before it dries down; opens with bergamot spiked coconut but unlike in the winter, it dries down to a vanilla/amber tiare flower with coconut acting like a backdrop. It's not heavy, I also dont find it sweet, its just a summery, warm but not "warm" scent that makes me think of hot sand, sea air and the feeling of the sun on my skin, its fresh but not in the way D&G Light Blue and Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Nil are fresh. Now whilst I think its a perfectly lovely, fresh and sunny scent, it can smell like bug spray on some people, so unless you know coconut/tiare scents work really well for you, test it before you buy it. Silage is soft; it is afterall a skin scent, longevity in winter is about 3 hours but in the warmer months I get about 6 from it, its versitile for daily summer wear or even a little pick-me-up during the cold months when you long for the warmer brighter days of summer, future repurchase and staple fragrance. (Side Note: how many times did I say "summer" or reference warmer weather? wow)

Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche is a warm scent that opens with white florals blended with coconut. In the drydown, florals dissipate leaving room for more gourmand vibes with the vanilla. Instead of beach and summer, it reminds me of spring when everything is in full bloom under the sun. It smells somewhat mature, not old (even though I've been told otherwise), and could perfectly suit any gender, in my opinion, despite the fact that most consider this a female scent. There are some notes missing from fragrantica, one of them being jasmin, which now makes sense and explains why it is somewhat heady (if you like the scent overall but feel bothered by this, avoid spraying on your chest and/or clothing). I have detected similarities to bugspray, but I actually kind of like it. My sister claims that the opening smells like classic lemon dishwasher. I understand, but I'm not put off by any of these remarks. Personally, I bought this fragrance for its drydown, which is amazing to me - sweet coconut vanilla, as comforting and beautiful as it could be, especially on clothing - but unfortunately, after a few weeks of regular use, I can confidently state that this scent has a very poor performance curve. The drydown sits entirely close to the skin even if I spray 30 times. I'm not kidding, not even overspraying will do. White florals and citrus with a hint of coconut is everything I can rely on with this fragrance as far as projection is concerned, which leads me to the conclusion that I likely won't be buying this again. It's just too weak in what counts for me. If you don't believe me when I say the juice I got is weak, I'll just say this: people don't notice I'm wearing perfume even with 20+ sprays after only 45 minutes. I know this because I asked several of my friends and family directly. I'll update this review once I thoroughly test it with temperatures between 30-40oC, because who knows, maybe it does need that extreme hot weather to shine.

Dang, this fragrance is soo good! Huge fan of this Estée Lauder line!!! And absolutely adore this scent. It's not a very complex one, but it’s very well-blended, uplifting and absolutely beautiful. For summertime, Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche is the perfect designer scent for beach, lazy days. What’s not that great about it is the longevity, it has rather poor longevity, max of 5 hours in perfect summer weather, with almost no projection after first hour. So this is a scent you wear it solely for yourself because it’s very unlikely someone around you will notice it and compliment you... The tropical floral of tiare and the coconut is paired beautifully together and the dry down is intoxicating with creamy, sweet vanilla and warm amber. To those who say, that this perfume is an expensive sunscreen in a bottle, yes, you are correct. This is an exotic holiday bottled with all that comes along with it! Expensive, luxurious, tropical smelling, this 2019 version of Bronze Goddess Fraiche is my favourite of all! Sweet, airy, creamy coconut, vanilla and tiare, this scent encapsulates wonderfully summer season. I just bought the 2025 edition Bronze Goddess Aegea, but after testing this version, I wish I would have bought this 2019 version instead. I had the 2022 version, Bronze Goddess Nuit that was amazing, but this is something else... I need to get my hands on a bottle ASAP, it’s truly beautiful and exactly what I like in this scent profile. Done to perfection for me!!

My beloved Un Jardin En Mediterranee is almost empty so the hunt for the next vacation scent began (might get another FB however...). Love me some aromatherapy. I tend to be more on the aromatic side of things, when it comes to scents that allude to vacation and carefree times. Funny enough though I was craving coconut. No idea why but here we are. What I love about Bronze Goddess is that it doesn't enter the sweet and fruity territory. Which might be why this scent in a way fits into the Lauder portfolio. I loved the insightful review of BerryRose and might want to add that in a way Bronze Goddess is one of the polished interpretations of a vacation scent. The coconut is woody and quite realistic, the Tiare flower used sparingly (in Just Cavalli, for example, it is used in its full intoxicating form). The ambery dry down is soft and you get whiffs of it throughout the day. It has quite the staying power but sillage is soft so you can refresh and reapply without worrying that it might become overbearing (it's an eau Fraiche after all). Would love to wear this beauty on a real vacation. Wearing a tunic, my favorite golden sandals and classic black bikini and of course sipping on a refreshing tonic water. Maybe in 2021! PS: the bottle is absolutely stunning.

Skin-like warmth, nostalgic aura. For me this smells like bottled nostalgia. Not of an actual memory, but more like a universal kind of nostalgia that feels really addictive. I normally don't go for super sweet and gourmand scents because they often feel too juvenile and basic, but the vanilla and coconut are more mature and layered here. Even though woody notes aren't listed for this scent, the drydown gives me cashmere wood and maybe even something resembling macadamia. I feel it's almost offensive for this fragrance to be described as tropical and beachy, because at least for me, this has way more depth. Warm, inviting, intuitive, introverted even. This is why I would actually prefer this for colder seasons. Even though this is marketed as feminine, there is a universal skin-like feel to this and I would love to smell this on a man too. The white florals don’t come off sharp like they sometimes do for me, rather they translate as creamy and even lactonic here. I’d say it’s perfect for someone in their mid-20s to mid-40s. Maybe not a very safe blind buy if looking for a typical "tropical" or gourmand smell even though I get that the coconut could feel tropical for many. This scent just has more personality and I love it for that!

I have been looking forward to smelling this Bronze Goddess edition for quite some time. Thankfully, I have not been disappointed. It opens up with freshness from bergamot and lemon, which lingers for a while, then tones down to give way to creamy vanilla, milky coconut, warm amber and sandalwood and white flowers. It is sensual, elegant and more complex compared to previous editions. It is indeed similar to bronze goddess 2010/2011 editions, especially the drydown. However, the 2019 eau fraiche has a more prominent white flower note, which makes it more elegant and sophisticated. Also, I sense a deeper, darker note of sandalwood blending harmoniously with the coconut, avoiding this "beachy" sunscreen vibe. There is less sweetness there, too. I think this Bronze Goddess has achieved the perfect balance for me. It can be worn for a night out, as it contains a smooth, mysterious quality. The longevity is decent, and projection is quite good, considering it is an eau fraiche. Bottom line, if you are looking for an elegant and sophisticated coconut perfume, not a beachy one, suitable for the office, but also for a cocktail night, this could be your match.

Did you ever think that you found 'the one'? I did with this. When i wear this perfume people stop me on the steet and asking me what it is. My boyfriend lost his mind when i first wear this. Perfumes usually smell very different on my skin. Some notes become more sharp. I know its happening to everyone but the change of scents on my skin is very dramatic. so i have trouble finding right perfumes. When I first bought this, I fall in love. But, yes there is a but, my skin reacted. I had allergies! First i didnt understood because it was a late reaction. My skin goes red and itched 5 hours after i apply this perfume. After a week' I accepted. I thought it was because it was an ef. And i made the mistake of buying modern muse after this which made the same allergy. Now mom has 2 bew perfumes thanks to my allergies. I am not able to use any estee lauder perfume anymore. I am allergic to their perfume, allergic people , please test and wait 1 day before you buy this. ( versage and yves rocher are not creating the same reaction so i will stick with their perfumes) This smells amazing and sexy and i hate that i am not able to use anymore.

Nothing like TF Soleil Blanc other than sharing some like notes. This is an ambered white floral made sparkling by bergamot. The former is a thick, creamy suncream scent that can be cloying and veer too far into skin-slathered-in-sunscreen territory whereas Bronze Goddess has none of that. It's almost what I'd describe as an aquatic oriental-floral. There are no aquatic notes but something about the juicy citrus calls to mind fresh water upon tropical white flowers. Underscore this with sun-warmed amber and you've got this scent. It sounds heavy but true to the name, it is an eau fraiche: it's bright but anchored in rich, heady notes. Perfect for summer days and nights. It's best used decanted into an atomiser and used to reapply throughout the day and into a hot, balmy night. A really solid summer fragrance that is an absolute must for my holidays. It has sentimental value for me as I bought it before going to Phuket and biased or not, it certainly captures that vibe. It doesn't last long or project like a powerhouse but for me, and for what it's suited to, in its category it's incomparable. 10/10

Mmmm, this just smells absolutely beautiful! It makes me think of something that a beautiful California blonde going to the beach at Malibu would wear, especially Malibu Barbie. Her golden tanned skin would be glistening in the sun from the monoï oil that she has rubbed onto herself, as she sits on the beach near the tiare flowers and coconut trees as she watches the waves crash onto the sand. That's what this smells like to me! I get some of the vanilla and bergamot too, but this is mainly a tropical smelling white floral perfume to me. Sillage on me is moderate and the longevity of this fragrance was surprisingly good on me, at around 8 hours of wear. I could imagine myself wearing this during the day and during the summer, especially if I'm going out for lunch, to the swimming pool or of course the beach just like Malibu Barbie... it makes me want to get a blue one piece! Altogether I'd give this heavenly beach goddess perfume an 8.5/10. It's what the original Bronze Goddess perfume should have been in my opinion. I just might have to add this beauty to my collection!

I love this. It's a beachy coconut, but also fresh, floral and woody. It's far more complex and sophisticated than what listed notes on Fragrantica show. Tiare and vanilla are well blended and don't dominate. Very feminine and definitely not "Barbie doll" unlike many beachy scents on the cheaper side. If only it were more intense and long lasting... But well, it's an eau fraîche. Notes according to Estee Lauder UK : SENSUOUS NOTES • Amber • Coconut Milk • Sandalwood • Vanilla • Vetiver • Myrrh WARM NOTES • Juicy Mandarin • Sicilian Bergamot • Lemon • Pulpy Orange RADIANT NOTES • Tiare Flower • Jasmine • Magnolia Petals • Orange Flower Buds • Lavender @MyFiveScents The first time I tested this, I had a pretty similar experience as you, it went strangely aromatic and sour and faded very quickly. I tried a completely new tester in another store later, and I got the wonderful coconut everyone is talking about. I'm pretty sure the first tester had started going bad.

This is absolutely beautiful. It's very fresh and super feminine. Definitely a summer or vacation staple in your fragrance wardrobe. It's got that milky sun tan lotion vibe but with crisp, almost wet white florals. The only thing I am not absolutely crazy about is that the white florals give the coconut/vanilla notes a little bit of an old school vibe. Like a luxury resort from the 1990s. I prefer coconut/vanilla fragrances with a modern twist: (à la Heeley - Coccobello or Nishane - Ani) I have heard the rumors about the non-existent longevity and they are 100% true. It becomes a skin scent in about 45 minutes. However, I got it for half price and it smells so lovely that I will use it as an out of the shower fragrance, or right before bed. But it is fbw for me and I am glad to have it. A very rare successful blind buy for me.

As someone who has the skinscent, the body oil and the whipped body creme, its safe to say I love this scent. On initial spray I get a hairspray kind of vibe, however this doesn't put me off. It's grown up coconut done beautifully. If you don't like tiare flower you probably won't like this. The longevity is not great, but if you love the scent try layering the oil or creme with it, having a tacky base makes the scent last longer. I also highly recommend Next Summer Sun if you want a budget version of this. Its almost bang on. I use the body spray as a refresher throughout the day it is wonderful. Think high heat, you are lying on the beach catching a tan. You have a pina colada in one hand, a good book in the other. You can smell your sun lotion, the salt from the sea and the local flowers. This is a whole vibe.

got this totally by mistake. a family member wanted to pick up something else from the line for me and got this and it was very like unplanned. I didn't have much hope. im not usually into coconut tropical scents but my god - this is just beautiful. I am in the season of my life where this mature, elegant, yet youthful, bright and uplifting fragrance just does it for me. so perfect for daytime stuff and work stuff and brunch and what have you white, light blue clothes vacation by the sea or lazy day at home what have you it doesn't last too long? like 3-4 hours and its most a skin scent? but super pretty and really nice also for those days when you just wanna smell good but dont want to smell much. a neutral bright anti depressant kinda feeling hahaha. I love this.

Yummy white floral fragrance that is perfect for your summer vacation to tropical Tahiti and is big on the tiare flower note and coconut! This is absolutely delicious smelling and something that I could never tire of. It smells slightly like sunscreen but in a very addictive and luxe sort of way. There's something comforting smelling about Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche too. I got 9 hours of wear from this on my skin and my husband could smell it across the table one morning and complimented me on my perfume while we were on vacation in Cancun once he figured out it was me that smelt so damn good! Absolutely wonderful fragrance I recommend to everyone when they want to feel like a beautiful sun goddess. 5/5!

Wow!! this is everything I wanted and craved from a summer scent! I am in heaven. It opens up citrusy and then becomes sweeter coconutty and creamy. I get every listed note. I tried every beachy perfume under the sun like Jil Sander Sun, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Alien Goddess, JHAG Vanilla Vibes etc. And while these scents are beautiful they are all too much like sunscreen lotion to me for the price (except the Jil Sander one because you cant go wrong imo). This one doesn't smell too much like sunscreen (maybe more like suntan oil?) and it is also not too sweet. It's warm yet fresh I just love it. I will wear this all summer I already know.

I fully used my first bottle of Bronze Goddess and will rebuy again. I love this fragrance, it ́s my favourite after Hypnotic poison. On my skin, I am a Deep Winter Color Type, the warm notes like amber, vanilla and coconut domminate with just a hint of citrus which makes the fragrance crispy and alive. My friend is light skinned and with her its the other way around, the fragrance turns out much fresher on her. Both "versions" are beautiful, just really different. Now that its almost winter here in Austria Bronze Goddess instantly puts me in a good mood and brings back summer laziness. Three words to describe B.G.: warm, fresh, sexy.

I have just bought it for 32 $ for 50ml on notino.com, usually is well over 60 $ so I went for it. I adore suntan lotions scents for summer and creamy coconut with tiare and vanilla and some bergamont so I know i will love it and since is 50ml bottle i can overspray when i wear it. I will not be too sad about the fact that is skinscent because the price is really so affortable that i can’t complain. My first bronze goddess is on its way, the day after tomorrow will be delivered to me. It will be one perfect summer friday. ❤️ Will update my comment.

This was my first blind buy and I'm glad that it worked out. This actually does remind me of the way your skin smells after you've slathered it in expensive tanning oil and you've been laying on the beach in the hot sun for hours. Deliciously warm, slightly sweet with a dry, nutty, coconut scent. So sublime! READ THIS IF YOU WANT IT TO LAST LONGER: I layered it with Molecule 02 when I went to bed and 12 hours later, I could still easily smell it projecting. It didn't change the scent, just added a slight sweetness.

I forgot how gorgeous this was. I got as part of a set on QVC and I've fallen back in love. The weather is super hot at the moment and this is a perfect cool down spritz. After reading other reviews I was expecting it to disappear immediately,but I keep getting wafts . This is lovely and refreshing. Not cloying and sickly. A perfect go to for a holiday. It's something to be used frivolously and enjoyed. The scent of sunshine and a nice cool down while you're in you poolside garb. Lovely