Brand: Estee Lauder
Products: Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent, Luminous Body Lotion and Body Oil
Looking for the perfect summer fragrance? How about one that recalls a dusk stroll along the shoreline after a day of sand and swim? One that harkens images of tropical flowers, refreshing citrus, and the warmth of the sun? Well, look no further than your local department store’s Estee Lauder counter. Yes, this is typically a budget blog, but any perfumista worth her salt will tell you that Estee Lauder produces
high quality products at reasonable price points. Bronze Goddess is no exception.
Cheesy name and tacky bottle aside, BG is a summer must. It has none of that “booze cruise” essence that some so-called “tropical” scents seem to have these days. It is less “I just got sloshed in Cancun” and more “I sunbathed the day away in Palma de Majorca”. Tropical coconut, tiare flower and sandalwood give it a “suntan lotion vibe” which is tempered by lush gardenia, jasmine, and orange flower. Citrus notes of mandarin, bergamot, orange, and lemon give it a sun-lit brightness, while calming notes of vetiver and lavender give it a restful quality. Notes of vanilla, myrrh and amber convey a luscious decadence.
The scent is available in multiple forms, and all wear very close to the skin. That is to say, they do not announce your entrance into a room, but rather reassert your presence when you hug your summer soiree host. This is a scent that you wear with you, and not for others. Bronze Goddess is best enjoyed in the Eau Fraiche Skinscent, ($52 for 3.4 ounces), the Body Oil (a tremendous value at $32 for 3.4 ounces), or the Luminous Body Lotion, (my least favorite as it fades quickly, for $32 for 3.4 ounces). Get a bottle fast as they are a seasonal offering only!
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Gemma
