Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche SkinScent 2013

This is the ACCURATE note listing from EL website: Bronze Goddess 2013 Top Notes: Sicilian Bergamot Mandarin Middle Notes: Tiare Milk-Tahitian Gardenia Petals Coconut Oil Orange Flower Buds Jasmine Magnolia Petals Myrrh Base Notes: Amber Sandalwood Vetiver Caramel Coconut Cream This scent is: BEACH, TROPICAL, SUN, SOFT, CREAMY COCONUT, LIGHTLY FLORAL. First spray takes you to lying in the sun on a beach. It does smell a bit like Bain de Soleil - orange gelee (actually a lot a bit like it) but more so at the first. As it develops it sweetens up, the coconut notes come out, and the beautiful floral notes add a lush tropical vibe. Although I did reference a sun lotion - it doesn't really smell like you have sun lotion on (no this is not hawaiian tropic or copper tone AT ALL) - rather that you smell GOOD, warm, tropical, creamy and lightly sweet. I have had it on for 3 hours now and only sprayed twice and only on my left forearm -- its still there. It does sits close to you and is very inoffensive. I love the summer vibe it gives. LOVE it! update at 5 hrs later I can still smell it! no its not as strong but its there. update at 12 hrs later - I had moved my arm to stretch -- and smelled my one forearm - where I sprayed yes only 2 times and i got this gentle waft of bronze goddess. yes ...still there on the skin! I don't understand why people said it doesn't last - today -- it did! so glad I bought this!!

These notes are a mistery to me! Different notes listed here. A lot of notes, different notes, listed on the website. The oil version smells exactly the same to me, however, again - the notes listed for the oil version differ. I don't know what I'm smelling exactly but boy, do I like it! It's so warm. If I could have a deafult scent that my skin would project at all times, it would be this. Delicate amber and musk. In the sun it smells more citrus-like. I don't know if I am smelling coconut or if this is some coconut illusion - however there is something wonderfully tropical about this. This is expensive holiday in a bottle - sexy, goddess-like skin scent that makes you feel so alluring, glowing and inviting. The bottle is stunning, glowing! I am so happy I grabbed one of them. Amazing! EDT: I've had it for 2 weeks and I used quite a lot of it, like 25mls or so - I never thought I would have a perfume I'm addicted to but at the same time I feel like I should be saving it up since it won't be around for long. When I'm not wearing it, I miss it! It's like a love affair that I know will end some day, we won't be in each other's lives anymore, after that it will be just unreasonable to keep it up!

Delicious coconunt, summer sand and sun! This is truly for hot hot weather and sunglasses. Im very sad this is only around in the summer, but then again, that makes the summer with the perfume even more special. Coconut is very strong in this, milky coconut like many others have described. This also has that sunscreen/sun tanning oil smell which I personally really like. Honestly, I used to often apply tanning oil/cream such as Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat even when I was not tanning or at the beach/pool, like a tropical smelling moisturizer which would always lead to surprisingly, many compliments. I still do this! But Im glad I have this which is a nicer perfume version of what Ive always loved. Flowers such as Tiare flower are also in this and a hint of amber. My complaint is that it does not last long because its an Eau Fraiche. My boyfriend likes to tell me "Can you wear the coconutty perfume?" Of course!

I didn't like this perfume at all when I first sampled it at the store. But after trying perfume after perfume I decided to give this another try and put it on my skin this time, and then walked around the mall for a while. I could not stop smelling my wrist! I am absolutely in love with Bronze Goddess now, my husband says it smells just like he remembers Hawaii on our honey moon. It literally is like beach in a bottle... Warm, sweet, sandy... I smell tons of yummy milky coconut, and the lady at Macy's said its full of it so I'm not sure why it's not listed in the notes.. It also has a sun tan lotion smell to it, but in a good way. It's still cold here where I live, but one smell and I'm suddenly warm. If you were like me and didn't like this scent on paper, try putting it on your skin! Ps, spray some in some unscented lotion and then layer!

I was looking for a beach perfume which is anything but tooty fruity or aquatic fresh. I have used Escada Ocean Lounge as my go to beach scent, which smells good but then, I thought i should steer clear from fruity tropical scents and opt for something a bit more sexy and sophisticated. EL Bronze Goddess is the one that caught my attention as it smells like a concoction of coconut milk with a few spikes of sea salt and lemons... Far from pina colada but more of like a luxe suntan lotion with sea breeze and coconut bits to be exact. The scent is close to the skin. Very comforting yet warm and tropical sexy. Stayed 3 hours on my skin. Update: between the BG 2011 and this one, they are not the exact same. BG fraiche skinscent 2013 is more intense on the lemons, coconut and saltiness.

Strange... This (the 2013 release) smells almost exactly the same as the others. Yet the notes listed are much different. Why is that? Hmmn... Well anyway, I love me some Bronze Goddess. It's basically high end gourmet suntan lotion in a bottle. Gorgeous. I just wish it wasn't so darn pricey. Whenever I'm hankering for a BG fix I have to hunt on Ebay for a reasonably priced bottle. One can easily go through a 3.4 ounce of this because it's such a light scent (you have to spray on extra)... Man I wish they'd put out a EDP version. The body lotion is awesome as well. It's pretty heavily perfumed. UPDATE: So Estee Lauder did release an EDP version of Bronze Goddess. It's being hammered on the blogs (way too reformulated folks are saying). Don't think I'm gonna mess with it.

What can I say..Beautiful, Sexy, Beach...mmmmmm....yummy!!! You feel wrapped by this creamy coconut milk. I felt like Cleopatra..lol. Yesterday (about 7 pm)I went to the mall and tried it on my arm. About 3 hours later, I went to have my bangs trimmed; well, my sister kept saying that I smelled really good. And I did! The only 1 spray that I put on my arm was still very noticeable and beautiful. I took a shower this morning and right now it's 1:40 pm and I can still detect a faint beautiful smell coming from my arm. So...of course, I went during my lunch and bought it! It's lovely! Longevity: amazing Sillage: moderate the first 3 hours then close to the skin

I tried the body oil spray today at the local Estee Lauder counter in Nordstrom. The actual perfume version had completely sold out already as I type this in the middle of May. As others have stated, this smells lovely and reminds me so much of the beach. It definitely smells like a nice, creamy sunscreen and does smell milky. It reminds me of having a nice mocha while laying out on the beach or maybe even having a Kahlua-based drink laying out on the beach near tiki-torches in the evening. It's quintessential vacation. Very tropical and lovely. It's light and not overwhelming. I can still smell it on me 4 hours later, though it's starting to fade now.

Very, very nice. Of all the times people on this site wanted a perfume that smelled like suntan lotion, I could never wholeheartedly recommend anything. But the 2013 BG is definitely IT. It smells like creamy coconut, tropical flowers, amber, and beach sand baking in the sun. Tropical but not fruity, except for a very faint hint of orange that gives it a freshness. It stays close to the skin. Try spraying liberally (that is what I did with BG from 2012, and that made it last all day). It's not too weak of a scent. I think it's perfect for hot days/nights and will radiate off the skin more easily in the heat. Marvelous summer perfume.

I love this perfume!!!! This perfume is so unlike anything I would ever try or ever own but I absolutely love this! It is such a happy scent :o) What I love about Fragrantica and all the brilliant perfume heads out there putting on their likes and dislikes ;o) is that until I started using Fragrantica for finding perfumes and researching perfumes and reading reviews on perfumes, I ALWAYS wore the same 2 perfumes for YEARS!! Now I try and buy and buy and buy!! all different kinds now, perfumes I would never ever have tried before. Thank you Fragrantica and all the brilliant reviewers! (if reveiwer is indeed an actual word) :o)

Ya know. I don't think Estee Lauder gets the praise she/they deserve for the perfumes she/they turn out. Sure, there's some stinkers in there, but for the most part, i really love and enjoy the ones I own. Most recently, the Bronze Goddess (2013) has turned my nose. I love this...i have no idea why, I just do. While it does have the sense of suntan lotion, it's got something more in there that's more of a subversive element that tricks the mind. At least, it tricks my mind..one may think this is a jaunty summer perfume but it's a creamy, sultry hot mess of warmth and sticky sweetness. Very sexy on the skin.

A friend of mine picked this up for me at Heathrow and I tried it today. Must say, the scent is pretty much the same as my last two bottles of EL Bronze Goddess from 2008 & 2011. Beachy creamy milky coconutty goodness! The bottle is very flashy, all gold foil ... just hope it does not start peeling. The Lauder UK site description for the 2013 ELBG does not seem to fit; their notes are similar to the ELBG Soleil version in green bottle that came out in 2011 which is completely different. I still think that Azuree Soleil 2007 was the best but this will do for now :o)

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely delicious!!! I was at Ulta today and happened to see a tester of Bronze Goddess. I have heard so many people rave about this perfume that I had to try it. I wish I had come across Bronze Goddess at the beginning of summer - it would have been my go to scent! It smells like the Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil with a hint of something spicy. Although it doesn't last long on my skin, I wouldn't mind spritzing this a few times a day simply because I love how wonderful it smells

I've waited an entire year to purchase this (darn you limited editions!!) and I am on cloud frikin nine. Not only is it a sweet summer scent, beach in a bottle, but it's got a hint of darkness to it. It's suntan lotion, coconut, skin musk, amber, sandalwood, white lushious night blooming petals and a trace, I mean the tiniest trace of patchouli...at least thats what I smell. I may just go out and buy another tomorrow, incase this bottle doesn't make it the whole year. It's pure sex.

Beautiful!!! I love this sooo much!!! I got complimented on how good I smell today. I work in a hospital and I am careful what scents I choose to work in. I either spray my hair if my choice of perfume may be too strong or I apply lightly. I applied at 6pm and I can still smell this. I bought the oil spray to which I apply to my legs after shaving. I bought a spare bottle of perfume and oil incase next years selection is not as divine as this!!!

This is selling fast! Macy's in my town only got 6bottles of perfume and 3 oils. There was only one left after 2 days! The oil was to light for me for the price so I got the perfume. It is very close to the original Tom Ford Estee Lauder azuree! Not as milky and slightly more gourmand. It's going to fit perfectly with my spring break vacation! Woohoo! Beach in a bottle.

I have to say I fell in love with this, and have been enjoying it for almost a year. In the winter I spray it on to remember the summer sun and heat. And of course it is great for summer days! Coconut and American suntan oil are the notes I get, and it is the coziest, warmest smell. Memories of vacations at the beach and lots of happiness!

HUGE LOVE! Move over Alien Goddess. Move over Bronze Goddess Nuit. Move over Dolce Garden, and Soleil Cristal. This. Is. The. QUEEN of beachy solar fragrances. If you can find it, thank me later. As for me, I’m cherishing my half bottle, and am looking for my summer holy grail back-up bottle. So worthy.

Beautiful soft and sexy and makes you feel like a goddess is how i would discribe this perfume.It smells like summer sunshine on the beach with coconuts and flowers nearby.I really love this and have bought four bottles of this perfume and two bottles of the oil to last me all year xx

Got a chance to smell this beauty today. To my nose it is a dead ringer for the original Tom Ford Azuree Soleil. I will be going back tomorrow to get the full bottle!! Beach in a bottle, oh yeah!!!