Christmas countdown: Estée Lauder's limited edition Bronze Goddess collection

When the original, highly alluring Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche launched onto the market way back in 2011 (I think?), the fragrance had me at the name. It was summer, the layers were falling off and hey – who doesn’t want to be bronzed and fabulous when the heat gets turned up? Lucky for me the fragrance itself was a winner too: a super sensuous, sun-drenched blend of bergamot, warm amber, tiare flower, and vanilla combined with delicious creamy coconut… just heavenly.

Over the years it has appeared in a few limited edition incarnations to be released during the holiday season, and for Summer 2016 there is a duo of Bronze Goddess-scented treats that would make the perfect Christmas presents – to a loved one, or to yourself.

Created around the fragrant cult classic, the limited edition Bronze Goddess Fragrance Collection is described by Lauder as a “multi-sensorial, multi-textural body collection”, and it is a joy from the get-go. It features the iconic Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche scent, along with a luxuriant Whipped Body Crème for the ultimate feeling of sun-drenched, unabashed sexiness.

An indulgent fragranced layering accessory to the Bronze Goddess fragrance, the Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Whipped Body Crème is a truly luxurious feeling, whipped body crème that has been designed to help soften, revitalise, smooth and replenish moisture. It also makes the Eau last that much longer due to the layering effect, and is beautifully subtle when worn alone. The formula contains a blend of natural oils: Olive Fruit, Grape Seed, Rice Bran and Apricot Kernel, which help to soften and nourish dry skin while infusing it with the sultry Bronze Goddess fragrance scent. Basically: apply this exceptional crème soufflé liberally all over the body, go forth and glow.

The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer 16 Collection is available right now at Estée Lauder counters nationwide.

The Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent is RRP$143 and the Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Whipped Body Creme RRP$116.