Fantasy Stage Edition

When people said that they were re-releasing the 2005 fantasy in this bottle I did not believe it at first. My first experience testing the scent was at Kohls where I did a side by side comparison of the new version and this. I did notice a difference, especially in the top notes. The sour kiwi in the newer version is very intense whereas the kiwi in the stage edition is shy. The stage edition was also very sweet, it kicked me all the way back to 2005 where I sampled this scent every chance I got at the mall, which is like every other week when you are 14. I wrote this down on the top of my want list and got around to buying it 6 months later. I had already forgotten how the stage edition smells so I got worried and retested it at Kohls. I had the same experience as 6 months ago. I ordered my britney spears stage edition last week and got it today. I sprayed both version on myself for a 3rd time and I am still just as happy. I definitely believe in group think and placebo effect, but despite the nay sayers (and as a bit of a pessimist I am naturally tuned into them) I think stage edition is ABSOLUTELY different than the current version on the market. Whether or not it is identical to 2005 I can't argue because I do not have a 2005 bottle on hand. So all this britney jargon later... Fantasy fans who crave more sweetness, rich cupcake, white chocolate, and less of that shrikey musky kiwi...rejoice. Grab a bottle while you can!

This perfume smells almost exactly like the original Fantasy perfume that we all know and love. My mum had bought the 30ml of Stage Fantasy for me as a birthday gift and have been trialing out the scent out for a few weeks now. The best way I tested out this scent was by putting it on one side of my wrist, then the original Fantasy on the other. They both dry down exactly the same, first thing I noticed was that this perfume is way more softer after a few hours compared to the original fantasy. Also this doesn't seem to last as long. Stage Fantasy to me is an opportunity for those who didn't like the sillage from Fantasy, because this version is noticeably lighter. I rate this perfume a 7.5/10. I am not a fan of the packaging at all, and for a 'limited edition' packaging this one wouldn't have been something I would have picked up myself, I am just glad to have it in my collection. As explained before, the scent is the exact same, so for those wishing to blind buy this it is very important to know this, especially if you own the original Fantasy perfume. I only recently realized that the packaging of this perfume was a tribute to her iconic 2003 VMA performance, which to me is quite cool actually!

Yum! I’ve only recently tried Fantasy, and I can see why it became so popular. It really is delicious and truly a perfect balance of floral, fruity and gourmand. I got a sample decant of Stage Edition and upon first application I was absolutely addicted and doused myself with the vial. I just HAD to have a full bottle in the biggest size possible. So I haven’t smelled the original Fantasy formulation, so I can’t speak for anything involving that. However, I can say that the current Fantasy and Stage Edition are different (to me.) I sprayed Fantasy in a department store and it has a stronger tart fruit blast upon initial spray. Stage’s fruit notes are toned down, but aside from that, the rest of the formula is pretty much identical. Is there a difference between Fantasy and Stage? Yes. But is it a massive difference? No, not really; it’s mostly just the strength of the kiwi note. That’s just my nose though, I’m sure it can be different for others. That having been said, I love white chocolate cupcakes as well as tart fruit, so I personally like both of them! Though they aren’t different enough for me to own both, so I picked this one.

So my fragrance fans! I have a very good nose and memory when it omes to perfumes,If you were to walk past me I can tell you just EXACTLY what you are wearing... I had almost given up my quest with the Britney flankers because since the reformulation I just could not,for the love of God,find that white choolately cupcake scent that first came out. Until this morning. I ordered Stage Fantasy through Amazon and thought a few hours later..shit I should just canel it. To late,it arrived. After everyone left this morning (to avoid the you bought ANOTHER perfume)confrontations-I ripped open the packaging and box,waiting to be disappointed. OMG! OMG! OMG! I am selling the exact Fantasy as I still remember from 2005!!!! Didnt think about anymore til my hubby came home for lunch,he said and I quote "Remember back when we stopped at that boutique in Bratislava and I bought you that perfume? Yes dear! It subconsciously hit him and he remembered. This is the perfume where he fell in love with me! And I am forever gratefull to have sparked that memory and found this gem!!! Thank you Miss Britney Cheers!

Well, I have never smelt the original pink fantasy, nor any so-called reformulated versions, so this is my opinion of the SF version as is. I find that the different Fantasys play on my skin differently depending on the weather. SF is absolutely adorable on me in the summer. I find it mostly soft and vanilla-y, with more cupcake than anything else, and the kiwi comes through on more humid days than dry-hot ones. But if I re-spritz throughout the day, the kiwi ups its prescence in both sillage and projection. I am in agreement about the bottle. The plasticy overlay is naff. A yellow bottle with pink stones would have looked much better in my humble opinion. I may well be decanting a travelo of this to take on holiday with me...but then again I have yet to try Maui or Island, which may be more appropriate for summer.