Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent

This beauty came as a big surprise. I bought it blindly with hopes it would smell more refined than the newer ones, which I don't care for. BGEFS '08, who knew everything I wanted in a sunscreen scent would come in this inconspicuous bottle!? It's summertime perfection! I purchased my bottle sealed and it aged wonderfully. The citrus top notes are less crisp than they probably used to be, but I'm not bothered because I can layer a citrus on top if I want, and it gets to the heart notes quicker. This fragrance isn't just simple florals and coconut. Lavender, vetiver and myrrh gives it complexity and sexiness. It gets sweeter in the drydown from the mix of vanilla, amber & myrrh. Such unique play on notes for a suntan oil type scent. I kind of can't believe it's an Estee Lauder frag. It's just so well-blended and smells like quality to me. With a name like "Skinscent" I was prepared for something barely there, like what we now call a "weak performer." I actually don't believe that was the intention with the name. It has perfectly comfortable projection and is intensely long lasting! I think it's called Skinscent because it literally smells like hot skin slathered in sun cream on a beach. Genius. So happy to have this gem. I am smitten. Side note : I've compared side by side with Guerlain Terracotta several times and while yes, they have the same profile and are basically interchangeable for the purposes of smelling like/wearing at the beach, there are notable differences between them. Guerlain is decidedly more floral, less coconut and brighter. Projects more, fades faster. Eau Fraiche '08 is richer, creamier with the faintest wink of vintage flair (Came out 13 years ago, after all). And doesn't change as dramatically from heart to total drydown. I love them both for different moods and can't choose favorites. Next I'll try layering them. THAT I bet will be amazing 😍

This is Tropical Summer Heaven in a bottle. Bronze Goddess is an awesome fragrance. This is a beautiful blend of coconut and white florals (as those are the dominant notes in this fragrance). There's also a creamy quality to this fragrance, for which I give credit to the vanilla and amber notes, but it's never sugary or heavy. The citrus notes keep this fragrance lighter and fresher than you'd expect as well. If you are a fan of coconut, but want a more mature take on it, then I enthusiastically recommend Bronze Goddess. While it smells tropical, beachy, and nutty, it stays grounded, classy, and mature. If you're looking for a tropical scent that smells like a piña colada, then this may disappoint you. The coconut in Bronze Goddess smells nutty, woody, and smooth; not sweet or candy-like. Lots of people say this smells like a very luxurious suntan lotion, and I'd have to agree with them. This is definitely a "skin scent," meaning that the fragrance smells effortlessly pretty and natural (in my opinion). In my experience, the scent doesn't have the strongest sillage, but I think that's a good thing. This is one of those fragrances that people notice when they are within a closer distance to you, which is perfect in my opinion. I also find Bronze Goddess to be an excellent mixing perfume. I've tried several fragrance combinations with Bronze Goddess, and most of them have turned out amazingly well. For instance, if you want the perfume to be sweeter, then you can easily incorporate a sweet vanilla-based fragrance with this, and it'll work amazingly well. It also goes well with fruity scents!

I bought this when I lived in Sydney, Australia for a year, when I was 21, wild, and lived out of a suitcase. A lady at the Bondi Junction Westfield mall recommended it to me, saying it smelled of coconut. Yes, it does. It's a gorgeous, beachy, the scent of sun drenched days, dewy skin, cocktails, flowy linen. This is a versatile scent - perfect for casual wear for stroll to the Botanical Gardens by the Opera House or for a flat white at one of the leafy cafes on Oxford Street or in my old stomping grounds, Potts Point, also perfect for a beach day or a cocktail at an outdoor lounge in flickering candlelight. It smells rich and sophisticated and sensual and gorgeous. I happily used up my original bottle and repurchased the 2015 Eau Fraiche version (which is about two thirds gone and I am now guarding with my life), so I can't really remember how they compare. Simply the most beautiful beach scent!

I buy the Bronze Goddess almost every year. This 2008 version was one of the freshest, best ones. I first bought it to replace the discontinued and much loved Azurée Soleil. Well, they were indeed very similar but not the ecact same. Azurée soleil was a tiny bit more refined, and had orange blossom, BG does not have. It's a coconut/tiaré based fresh water....you can splash/sprtitz abundantly, it will never be too cloying or loud. Well, you must like Pina Colada, as you will smell that for a while. Bronze Goddess is a lovely summer scent, perfect for the beach of for evoking vacation time and beaches when you miss them (!!). Very good staying power, for an Eau Fraiche (Edt comparable). The newer editions of Bronze Goddess are similar but they change a couple of notes every year. I find them sweeter and a tad more cloying year after year.

I finally found a perfume that smells like coconut suntan lotion. If that's a smell you don't like, I can only advise you not to buy this perfume. It goes without saying that this is a summer scent. I just love it and I can't wait for summer to arrive. Update: After testing this perfume again I can tell that it smells like real fresh coconut - not the least synthetic. I also get lemon which makes it a very fresh scent. The lasting power is very good. I recommend it as a comfy scent as well. So delicious! Update summer 2012: I'm writing this update just to tell you what happens when the fragrance is 3 years old. The scent has changed. It is less suntan lotion like and the coconut note is not so prominent. In fact it's beginning to remind me a lot of Candy from Prada. In 3 words: EXOTIC - COCONUT - COMFY

Hot sun, warm sand under your feet. That's Bronze Goddess. Stunning fragrance. When I first smelled it there was an instant love affair. Finally a fragrance that is unique and different. It's got a Niche type quality to it. This is a lite scent not heavy nor does it wear you. I just imagine spraying it on hot skin that's been out in the sun. Very summery, very comfortable and well done. This is one of those types for me when I smell it in cold weather it feels out of place. Today it's rainy and I sprayed it on. I feel like it should be used on sunny days. And for me I must be in a mood for this one. So I don't see it being signature worthy on a daily basis however it's a stunner.

If a fragrance could ever be described as creamy, Bronze Goddess would be the one. This is a wonderfully close to the skin creamy coconut and tropical floral fragrance. I love it because it is not brash, or a literal suntan lotion smell. Bronze Goddess is more of a dreamy, tropical oasis than a tacky crowded resort. Of course this is a great summer choice but I would wear it any time of the year. My only criticism is that it does not last too long on the skin and needs to be reapplied generously. I just purchased a 2013 version which has a little less of sandalwood kick than the original. I also prefer the original bottle with the golden bullseye.

I sprayed myself with this today at a boutique and cannot stop smelling my wrists! It takes me straight back to my teenage years, sitting on the beach, lathering on Hawaiian Tropic oil and Bain de Soleil, with "Sun in" sprayed in my hair. There is a definite coconut, beachy, sandy smell to this, and I absolutely adore it. This is exactly what your skin would smell like, after spending an entire day at the beach, and than having drinks on an outdoor patio somewhere with the wind in your hair. It is a very light "lived in" scent, that is personal, and stays close to the skin. I highly recommend it for the summer.

WOW what a fun fragrance!! Like many reviewers have said it has a definite tanning salon/suntan oil scent. I can almost taste the pina colada, feel the warm sand beneath my feet and smell the greasy tan oil when I spritz this on. For me the floral notes are undetectable. For me this is such a light hearted fragrance that I would only wear it on the weekends or dancing in sweaty clubs on summer nights. It is too playful for the office and would smell out of place during the cold months. I think I will buy this when my JLo Miami Glow is done.

Since the day I bought this fragrance in the year 2011, it became my all year around identification. I can't imagine not to be surrounded by these beautiful ingredients and rarely I have the pleasure to find a scent that makes me feel this way. Therefore I don't wear it only during the summertime, and have at least two unopened bottles lying around just in case they discontinue it, God forbid.

Got a bottle when it first came out. It is, on me, almost a gourmand. I get a strong coconut, vanilla, and citrus hit right when I first spray, but after about an hour, it develops a richness. I'm assuming that would be the vetiver, amber, etc. It stays and stays, but begins to hug my body later in the day, rather than floating around scenting the air.

It was my wedding parfume. I got married in summer so it suited very wel. I did have a other version but it was a lot coconut , excotic flowers and a bit freshness. A close to the skin scent , so not overwelming at all (in my case) Now that I see this picture and notes again...I defenitely want to buy it again ! 9/10 score

Extremely fresh and sexy scent. I purchased the 3.4 oz Body oil spray to wear on those sultry summer nights. I absolutely love this scent. Reconnecting with it has encouraged me to head out to my Estee Lauder counter to see if there is anything new in this line!

It is like summer in a bottle!!! Whenever I smell it I feel like I am at the bitch enjoying the sun and the loose waves.. :) Wonderful if you already love the smell of the sun lotions and you want it to accompany you even if you are miles far from the sea.

The PERFECT summer scent. I just love it.Totally reminds me of a day on the beach. I have a feeling I will be spritzing myself with this when it's cold outside, just to feel a little warmer.

I reviewed this years ago but have to come back to it. It's a masterpiece. Such a gorgeous fragrance. So summery and almost niche in nature. Stocked up on this one and thankful I did.

Just received this today, and oh what a pretty fragrance it is. It's summer on the beach in a bottle, and I will love every drop of this stuff.

They killed this parfume in this last edition. Not bying it anymore. The best is the body oil scent

Perfect summer fragrance! I love it! Only bad thing: not long lasting:(

a wonderful summer scent, from day to night!