The Scent Of Summer: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Perfume

Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent is the ultimate summer fragrance. I first spritzed the holiday inspired aroma in-store late last summer and it was an instant attraction, but before I knew it I had missed the mark (my purse was lacking pennies) and the limited edition summer scent had gone back into hibernation. But as soon as it was reissued this spring in Estée Lauder’s yearly Bronze Goddess Collection, it was on my radar. And up until now I had resisted temptation, but shopping online via Octer made the purchase all too easy and before I knew it I had succumbed and popped the product into my online basket.

Whilst I own a vast amount of perfumes, Bronze Goddess is surprisingly my only Estée Lauder fragrance. But the gold-topped ombré glass bottle is a welcomed addition to my collection. Described as “a sensuous, sun-drenched blend of Bergamot, warm Amber, Tiare Flower and Vanilla combined with delicious creamy Coconut” it takes just one spritz to transport me back onto the beach in Kos, where I’m sipping a piña colada having just applied sun cream. I've always enjoyed and been drawn to fragrances that include a blend of vanilla and coconut, such as Victoria Secrets Coconut Passion Fragrance Mist. And this fresh, yet creamy fragrance from Estée Lauder isn't too sweet or fruity and has a light floral note. Overall, it's the perfect combination.

If like me you like to switch up your perfume season to season, I recommend you splurge on something a little more exotic than a new pair of sandals this summer. And after all, Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess (£50.00) doesn't grace the shelves for long. Go on, I know you're tempted...

What's your scent of summer?

Emily