Product Reviews Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars
71 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review It's Coconut! Yes, it's coconut and some people say coconut is 'ubiquitous'.....however- This perfume is more salty-sweet and beachy. It is not a fruity floral with some coconut vibes in the middle. I actually would call Bronze Goddess 'nutty' because it smells like nutty coconut, not like sugared coconut.
This is probably the beachiest perfume in the world. And it really smells like sunscreen lotion/suntan oil infused beach air.
I liked the absence of super sweet ingredients, and the presence of myrrh, sandalwood and vetiver. Y'all need to try this one, it's memorable.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not a beachy scent at all! I bought this because all the reviews were good and I love the scent of coconut and the beach. First lesson, never buy a scent that you didn't smell...I'm from Hawaii and I know what a coconut and the beach smells like. This scent certainly doesn't smell like it. It smells like GARDENIA's people. GARDENIAS. I like the smell of GARDENIA's but not on ME.
Reviewed by 71 customers Old lady 1
Ali from Spring
Unfortunately smelled like an old granny for me. Sprayed if one me and my boyfriend said it smelled like his grandmother…
Smell before buying 2
Tish from New Mexico
I decided to buy this perfume after reading and watching "good" reviews on YouTube, and it is not elegant or smells like coconut and it's not beachy at all !!! Its smells like ugly flowers soak in vanilla, if you're in to that then I recommend it! if you want to smell like you are some where at the beach then look for something else and don't base it on the "good"reviews.
I will buy again and again! 5
Jo from Tahlequah, OK
This makes me feel like Summer but perfect for all year long. I feel sexy when I wear it!
Not the same as the perfume 5
Aami from PA
I love this. Have bought it for at least 10 years. I was super excited about the perfume and thought it would last longer. It is a completely different scent that I didn't like at all. This one is summer in a bottle.
I do not like this at all. 1
Jessica J. from Philadelphia, PA
Reading the description and reviews for this made me believe the notes would be perfect for a summer fragrance. Personally, I do not like this smell at all. It reminds me of a very stereotypical "old" and "elderly" perfume. It triggers memories of hugging older ladies at a church service. It is overpowering and powdery smelling. It does not remind me of summertime at all. I'm not sensitive to most scents, but this one gives me a headache. Maybe it is just the way it reacts with my body chemistry, but it is not for me. Try this as a tester before you purchase it is my best advice. It was nothing that I expected.
Smells sOo good might just get another one 5
Garnet14 from Bk
Just got this and I don't know why Im just now finding out now about this stuff (since it came out a few years ago) smells so good after one sniff..... most diff smells like summery coco nutty skin scent but I prefer this as a all year round scent to me.... recommend it ; )
Light Summer spices with a hint of coconut 4
TLC from Michigan
Wonderful mild summer spices with hint of coconut. Very beachy vibe.
I would buy this in bulk it's so good. 5
Christie from CT
Perfect summer fragrance. I love it and get so many compliments.
I love this scent 4
TLC from Michigan
Total summer vibe. It is a skin scent so good for sensitive noses and the warmer weather once it arrives. I don't think this scent would offend anyone. I started with a small bottle and just purchased the larger bottle. You will need to re apply since this is a skin scent.
Summer in a bottle 4
Amber from Texas
I never tried the original formula so I can't compare. I like this a lot though. I didn't blind buy, I've smelt this & the edp. I think it's exactly what it claims to be. A summer beachy skin scent. To me it smells like a really expensive bronzing oil. It lasts a bit longer than I thought it would, so I'm happy.
Didn't meet my exoectations 1
lashonte from Baton Rouge, LA
I wanted to love this fragrance. The description and mix of tropical and floral scents made it sound so appealing, but the actual product was very disappointing. It smelled like a horrible, cheap perfume with a rank smell and weak staying power. I am surprised because Estée Lauder usually produces stellar scents. I returned it.
Not the scent I was hoping for. 3
Kristi a from Richmond Va
While this is definitely a lovely floral scent, I get no beachy smell AT ALL. It's almost cloying and dried down a little too "old lady" for me. On the hunt for THE wedding perfume for my June wedding and had high hopes for this scent, but it will be going back.
Not the same 1
Yoly from Texas
I don't know why they watered down this scent. I truly loved this scent when I tried it years ago. I had been looking for it and could not find this one. Estee Lauder came out with another version was not nice an sweet like this one.
I am soooo disappointed the scent does not last. I sprayed on 3 different times in 30 minutes because it disappeared. I did read the comments and I know sometimes people will be dramatic however with this one they were on the mark. Why Estee Lauder ? This was truly a great scent!!!!!
My favorite summer scent 5
Margaret from West Virginia
I've been using since 2016. Lovely scent.
Smells fantastic 4
Dawn from Hickory, NC
I love the scent and although it has To be reapplied often, I would purchase this again
Most definitely! 5
Deb from MA
Light and airy...Great for day use although more in the summer season.
Disappears 2
SavvyMom from Wilton, CT
I love the fragrance. Sadly, within 30 minutes of applying it, the scent disappears. For the price it should last!
Absolutely my favorite scent! 5
Grace from New York
It's the kind of perfume when you get a whiff of it- it makes you happy & makes you happy. It reminds me of tanning lotion and being at the beach on a hot summer day. I think it lasts longer than what ppl are describing.... I'm so happy I purchased this. I personally think this smells WAY better than the perfume version of this... they don't smell remotely the same. SO good & exactly the kind of summer perfume I was looking for! BUY IT!
Smells Great- Doesn't Last :( 2
MDove from NOVA
I read what Eau Fraiche was online, it one of the lightest of the parfumes. I still went ahead as it appears that the bronze goddess eau de parfume had a different scent than the fraiche. The fraiche has a wonderful vanilla "beach" scent which is just what I was looking for. Unfortunately, the scent doesn't last-after a couple of hours I cant
smell it on my skin, even when I put my nose to my wrist. I like to have a scent throughout the day, especially when the scent makes me happy.
I ordered a different vanilla scent to wear this with, to enhance the scent, but will not purchase in the future. Feel like I just paid for water. 😕
Layer this with the Oil Spray 5
Bellagirl.ec from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
It lasts All day latedu g the Body Oil than the Skinscent!! Try it ladies if your scent doesn't last as long.
Love Love this Always 5
bellagirl.ec from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Estée Lauder Please Dont ever discontinue!!! I will buy it every Summer. My Summer go to.
Smells like vacation in a bottle 4
CrissyCK from Fort Wayne, IN
This has a vacation "tanning" floral smell. This makes a nice daytime summer scent. It's somewhat similar to Sun di Gioia, though I do prefer the Armani. Seeing as though it's discontinued, this is my runner up.
Great scent but not very long lasting 4
CE from Galveston, TX
My favorite scent! Just wished it lasted longer. Maybe lasts 2 hours.
Not what I was looking for 3
Christina from OH
I expected this to have more of a bright, summer-y feel to it based off of the fragrance notes. It comes off a little more mature than what I was looking for.
Loved it for my wife 5
King from Washington
Its great
