Little-known Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess perfume that's cheaper than the original

Little-known Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess perfume that's cheaper than the original Newspoint | 2025-01-16 22:39:16

There are few fragrances worthy of Perfume Hall of Fame status, but is one of them. This warm, coconutty, vanilla-rich floral scent is one of the bestselling summer fragrances, and it's easy to see why.

Since it launched in 2008, Estée Lauder has launched a few spinoff and limited-edition Bronze Goddess scents, all with similar notes to the original (tiare flower, coconut, amber, sandalwood and vanilla) but with slight twists. I've tried them all and (now a permanent edition) is, I think, the best of the bunch – and it's cheaper than the orginal.

is a slightly more sultry, sensual version, yet still has warm, beachy vibes of the much-loved classic. Its fragrance notes include bergamot essence, ylang ylang and pepper, along with coconut and white florals like the orginal Eau Fraiche.

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Bronze Goddess Nuit Eau de Parfum, now £49 from (was £70)

For me, , a grown up 'solar scent' (or sun cream scent), a fragrance trend that has become popular in recent years, especially in summer.

Bronze Goddess Nuit is available to buy in 50ml and 100ml bottles from retailers including Boots, John Lewis and Lookfantastic, , where it's currently £49 instead of the usual £70 – that's a saving of 30%.

It's clearly a hit with shoppers too, as almost all the reviews online have given it five out of five stars, calling it "great for holidays and summer":

". Smells just like expensive sun cream," this customer continued.

Bronze Goddess Nuit Eau de Parfum, now £49 from (was £70)

"I kept seeing people saying that this and they were not wrong! Smells like beautiful, expensive sun cream. Gorgeous!" another agreed.

"," a third reads. "It has a floral beginning but sets with a woody undertone. The perfect blend of jasmine and salted coconut notes makes it an easy choice for a summer night."

If you're looking for something a little more floral you might like this other Estée Lauder iteration,, a vibrant, floral take on the classic inspired by the carnival spirit of Rio de Janeiro. A 50ml bottle costs £70 and is available to buy now from retailers such as , and .

I also really rate Sun by Jil Sander, which has nostalgic vibes – .