The Fantasy Reformulation

[tylertremallose]

When Britney Spears' Fantasy perfume was released back in 2005, I was over the moon in love with it. It was sexy with its notes of jasmine and white chocolate, yet sophisticated with orris root and woods. Most of all, it was playful with its creamy, scrumptious note of cupcake.

 

To me, at the time, Fantasy was such a provocative yet sophisticated gourmand. Its cupcake note was out of this world delicious, yet also unique at the same time. It was not a generic cupcake note that could be found in, say, a candle. No, this was a note that was meant to attract and create a sense of hunger.

 

Yet, when I went to a perfume counter recently to smell Britney's Fantasy perfume, it was markedly different.

 

Why? What happened? 

 

 

 

The original formula for Fantasy perfume came in a slightly different bottle. Look at the necks for both. The original neck had Swarovski crystals around it, while the current one version does not. That's the first step to identifying which version you are smelling. 

 

What happened was: the glue that was used to hold the Swarovski crystals on the neck of the original bottle could not withstand heat very well. Thus, many consumers complained that the crystals on their bottles simply fell or melted off when the weather was warm. Why did the crystals on the actual bottle adhere to it just fine, but could not remain on the neck? This was because of the difference in materials used. The bottle is made of glass, so the type of glue used could stay on it better than it did on the neck, which I can only guess is made out of "mystery metal" (a term I use to describe metallic materials of unknown origins).

 

In 2009, the team that was in charge of Britney Spears' perfume line decided to improve the situation by removing the crystals from neck. However, they also changed the formula around this time.

 

What are the differences in the formulas?

 

First, let's be clear that the formula listed in the advertisements, then and now, is still the same, which I feel is very misleading. However, it's the amount of each individual ingredient that has changed.

 

Top notes: Red Lychee; Golden Quince; Kiwi; Cupcake Accord

Middle notes: Jasmine Petals; White Chocolate; Orchid

Base notes: Musk; Orris Root; Sensual Woods

 

How are the two versions different from one another?

 

In the original version of Britney Spears' Fantasy, the cupcake note was more prominent. It was creamy, lush, and delicious. In fact, the cupcake note was what made the perfume so unique. 

 

Yet, in the current formula, the cupcake note is nearly non-existent, although it is still there. I can still smell it, but not as the bold, full-bodied note that it once was. Instead, the kiwi note is more prominent, making this perfume smell more tart-y, instead of sweet; more fruity and less gourmand. Of course, this could be because I am used to how the original smelled; perhaps to someone who has not smelled the original Fantasy, the cupcake note in the newer version is still noticeable to them.

 

So, which version is better?

 

That's up to you to decide, of course! :-) However, I would say that I prefer the original formula, simply because it was the one that I fell in love with.

 

Can the original formula be found?

 

Yes, the original formula can still be found at perfume discounters and on Ebay, but you will need to check the neck of the bottle to be sure. As far as freshness is concerned, I have smelled older bottles of Fantasy, and they were still fresh, due to the fact that most of the ingredients used are synthetics, so they don't really change with age.

Or, if you don't mind spending a bit more money, you may purchase a bottle of Britney Spears Fantasy: Stage Edition perfume, which is a re-release of the 2005 formula.

 

 

credits: http://www.chicandalluring.com/2014/06/britney-spears-fantasy-perfume-original.html

 

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W O W! ;_;

BTW How is your digital tourbook?

[Nathan]

Oh interesting! I thought the bottle I had was different haha

 

Fantasy isn't my favourite tbh. Radiance smells like heaven.

[Everytime]

This is interesting! I had no idea.

[Everytime]

I've only smelled a few of Britney's perfumes tbh. I smelled fantasy once I believe and it was kinda... stiff. Maybe it's the new one.

[JhoNey]

when it came out I had a bottle and the smell was very sweet-candy like...it smelled very good.

 

now it smells less candy and more basic 

[Alejandro93]

I remember when I first smelled believe!!!! Omfg it was heaven to bad it's no longer around

[ToxicGuy5]

that's weird 

[tylertremallose]

W O W! ;_;

BTW How is your digital tourbook?

oh its done! i posted a thread when it was finished but it flopped

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oh its done! i posted a thread when it was finished but it flopped

OMG WHAT!? I haven't seen it!!!

[tylertremallose]

OMG WHAT!? I haven't seen it!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_o1_z5upj8Ja2oycGZqOEVjUFE

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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_o1_z5upj8Ja2oycGZqOEVjUFE

OMG Thank you so much - AMAZING job!!! I would like to post them on my tumblr (with other tourbooks) so do you have normal pics? (I mean not in pdf, or how can I saved them as normal pictures - #flopquestion)?

[tylertremallose]

OMG Thank you so much - AMAZING job!!! I would like to post them on my tumblr (with other tourbooks) so do you have normal pics? (I mean not in pdf, or how can I saved them as normal pictures - #flopquestion)?

the guy that edited only gave it to me in PDF form. Im assuming if you just download it. you could screen shot each photo?

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the guy that edited only gave it to me in PDF form. Im assuming if you just download it. you could screen shot each photo?

Well yeah I will try my best! Thank you sooo much again!!!

[tylertremallose]

Well yeah I will try my best! Thank you sooo much again!!!

youre welcome!