Burberry Goddess is a polarizing fragrance with passionate supporters and detractors. While many praise its creamy vanilla and excellent performance for office use, others report it as overly lavender-forward or ginger-heavy, with inconsistency between samples and full bottles. The community consensus is that it's a well-made fragrance that works beautifully for some but may disappoint others depending on individual nose chemistry and expectations.
Positive
Creamy, fluffy vanilla note that many find pleasant and comforting
Good longevity (6-8 hours with 1-2 sprays) suitable for office wear
Receives many compliments and works well for various occasions
Well-executed fragrance with good quality for the price point
Negative
Highly divisive scent profile - lavender and ginger notes vary significantly between noses
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Destiny Callalily and Goddess?+
Destiny Callalily is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marilyn Miglin (undated) dominated by Floral accords. Goddess is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Burberry (2023) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Destiny Callalily scores 3.43/5 vs Goddess at 4.18/5. Goddess's standout strength: Creamy, fluffy vanilla note that many find pleasant and comforting. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Destiny Callalily and Goddess smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Goddess: Burberry Goddess is a polarizing fragrance with passionate supporters and detractors.
Which lasts longer, Destiny Callalily or Goddess?+
Goddess: Good longevity (6-8 hours with 1-2 sprays) suitable for office wear Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Destiny Callalily vs Goddess?+
Destiny Callalily scores highest for spring wear; Goddess scores highest for fall wear. Destiny Callalily leans daytime, Goddess leans daytime.
Experiences notable scent variation between testers and retail bottles
Overexposure and popularity leading to fatigue in the community
Quality control issues reported including leaking bottles
