Goddess Burberry 2023 Eau de Parfum

I stumbled upon this one by pure luck. Entered a SDM and it was right there at the front. Boyfriend stopped me to smell it and then sprayed it on himself at my demand. I returned the next day to spray it on myself. As a vanilla and gourmand lover, I was sure I'd find something great in this one.

I just want to take a moment to chime in about the recent ridiculous prices I've seen on designer frags. 153$ CAN for a 50ml is just way too expensive and I can't justify it. Goddess was a travel retail store exclusive for a month before coming into general retail stores and drugstores. It's not even a private line or an exclusive line. So that's my rant concerning the price.

Moving on to the scent-part of the review, I'm quite pleased I got to try it. It's a lovely warm (think luxurious body lotion) type of vanilla. There is a tinge of bitterness coming in from the cocoa and a hint of spiciness coming from the ginger at the beginning. Both of those notes remain faint in the grand scheme of this scent as the vanilla is truly the star here. Lavender surprised me about an hour later, giving the perfume a lighter, more airy accord to it. Vanilla is still the star, but the lavender imparted a more dreamy aspect to it that I found unique. There is a contrast between the more heavy vanilla aspect at the beginning and the lighter vanilla aspect at the end. Many retail stores mention there is a fragrance pyramid and I tend to believe this, now that I've tested it for myself.

This perfume is a clear fit for colder weather, which is why I question its release in the heart of summer. I find it way too heavy and cloying in the heat, but perfect for that cozy feeling when it's cold outside. Leisure yes and night out for certain, but be sure not to overspray as I found it had a bigger sillage than the other Burberry perfumes I've tested up until now.