Hidden Fantasy

I love this, it is dark, mature, creamy, sweet, spicy and lovely. It is officially one of my favorites I may never take it off. It suits all occasions day or nightwear and in my opinion can work as a signature scent. It's a lot less sweet than the rest of the fantasy collection, more grown up and more polished which i appreciate since I do believe there is such a thing as overdosing on sweetness (yes i'm talking about you Heat Ultimate Elixer - don't get me wrong I do love sweet scents but I don't think that they're appropriate for everyday usage that's all). Anyway back to Hidden Fantasy, it is almost complex the way it changes over time on my skin and blends and transforms. It begins with a burst of sweet citrus not the scent of caramelized oranges that you get from L de Lolita although they are in the same family but rather the kind of smell you get when you're baking an orange cake, citrus mixed with spicy clove and I swear my skin chemistry creates a bit of cinnamon to add to the mix, topped off with creamy vanilla the opening is an edible delight. This stage of the scent stays for a good while and just when you begin to think that maybe this is a less complex knock off of L de Lolita and it has nothing more than that "baked goods" smell to offer then it mellows into a sweet yet dark ambery floral. What i found really interesting about this point is that it smells almost identical to Bijan Vip. Some of the middle and base notes are similar so I figured that was why. Then finally the florals sink into the sandalwood mixed with woodsy notes component before the scent totally fades. I should at this point mention that this entire process takes at least 9 hours to complete (each stage lasting a little less time than the last so the "orange cake" stage is by far the longest) which for me is really good lasting power for a fragrance of this cost. Overall assessment: Hidden fantasy, is wonderful, warm, inviting, yet invigorating and truly one of if not THE best Britney Fragrance. It is everything I hoped it would be and more and I think i may be slightly addicted. And the boyfriend absolutely loves it - it's been 2 days now and i can't seem 2 get his nose away from my spray points (not that i'm complaining lol so THAT is a definite plus). Love at frist sniff and highly recommended. Silage: 4/5 Longevity :4/5 Composition 5/5 Wearability 5/5 Lovability 5/5 Overall - 23/25

Believe it or not, there are actually some celebrity perfumes that do not smell overly-sweet, overly-flowery, generic, pungent and cheap! Generally speaking, I am not a fan of most celebrity fragrances. Most of them smell low quality to my nose. When I find one that I like, it's great because they can usually be found for very reasonable prices. Designer scents tend to garner a much higher price point than their celeb counterparts. Apparenty, Hidden Fantasy has become hard to find now, which is a shame. Imagine my delight when I spotted a big bottlle of it on the clearance shelf at my local drugstore. The sign said all the discounted bottles were 19.99 but when I was cashed out, it was further reduced to 14.99, score! It has to be said that I love these bottles. They really are very pretty with the swarovski crystals embellishing the round, colourful bottle. I'm quite taken with it. As for the scent itself, most of us have had an Orange Creamsicle at some point in our lives, well this perfume is that smell, translated into a fragrance. Orange, vanilla, creamy, edible and yummy! They've done a beautiful job at not making it too sweet or cloying as it certainly could have crossed over into that territory with the candied fruit vibe that it has going on. It maintains an adult tone and manages not to smell juvenile in spite of the dessert inspired smell. Midnight Fantasy used to be my favourite Britney scent but that one tends to wear you out over time. Hidden Fantasy is so much nicer and more wearable. If you can find a bottle for a decent price, I'd grab it while you still can!

I just got Hidden Fantasy in the mail today and what a successful blind buy! On me, this is so uplifting and fresh, a fresh juicy naturally sweet orange that has been sitting in the sunshine. I get a slight warmth from the spices and just enough woodiness to ground it and give it some depth. This will layer really nicely with BBW Sensual Amber body cream. As for longevity, so far, I have been enjoying it for 3 hours. Seems to wear close to the skin, but I can smell it around me as I move my arms...I love that! I dont feel that this is a juvenile fragrance...people of all ages will enjoy this scent. Its casual and good for feeling clean and fresh any time of the day. Wearing Hidden Fantasy makes me excited for the change of Seasons and the upcoming Fall and Winter Holidays! I am excited to wear Hidden Fantasy in the Fall and Winter! Britney Spears fragrances are new to me and I am looking forward to trying more in her Fantasy line. I know, I know, Im late to the game with this one! UPDATE: This lasts upwards of 10 hours on my skin! Not a skin scent either. I smell it everytime I move my arms. I LOVE Hidden Fantasy! Today I have it layered with Bonfire Bash body cream from BBW...another great pairing and perfect for Fall! ANOTHER UPDATE: Another great layering combination is Christmas Morning body cream from Bath and Bodyworks. So juicy so citrusy and warm it’s like a delicious Christmas Orange coffee cake that you get to eat in the morning. I just love this perfume more and more!

A blind buy that worked out exceptionally well for me. Midnight Fantasy was the first real perfume I ever bought, not long after its initial launch in 2006. I wore it regularly through my twenties and early married life and will always have a bottle in my collection. Why it took me this long to try another Britney fragrance I do not know, but I am glad that I did. I get a burst of fresh, zingy citrus followed by a momentary blast of juicy bubblegum before this settles into a more mature woody fruity floral. There are some pleasant similarities to Cacharel’s OG Amor Amor EDT all the way through, but there is also something more spicy and vintage “hidden” underneath to differentiate it. I think it is the cloves, which show up in some notable Chanel and YSL fragrances from the 70s and 80s. While there is enough sweetness to keep this feeling more modern, I don’t really detect anything that resembles “Napolitano cake” as noted in the description. Midnight is comparatively much sweeter and more mouth-wateringly seductive, a berry-forward, jammy shampoo. I don’t feel much kinship between them except in that I find them both so easy to like, and the two bottles make an absolutely beautiful visual pair in deep blurple and red. Like Amor Amor, Hidden seems pretty versatile in terms of when/where it would be appropriate to wear, but might appeal to a slightly older audience.

I recently went on a kick and bought five different editions of Fantasy - Circus, Intimate, Hidden, Midnight, and Sunset. I am typically a spicy frags person. I think this is, by far, the most wearable Fantasy fragrance of the selection I've tried. I get harsh orange candy sweetness on initial spray, cloves as it dries, and sandalwood/vanilla left on the skin on the final drydown. Oddly enough, I also smell tobacco leaf? Maybe my nose is playing tricks on me (especially with the clove and vanilla lingering). I think this smells soothing, woodsy, spicy, and generally very comfortable to wear. I get an unsettled stomach for most versions of Fantasy if I wear them long enough. However, this is an exception! I've been wearing this for like a week straight with no perfume nausea, and I still think it smells amazing. Just as other reviewers have said, the longevity and sillage aren't great for me. However, it's cheap, so I'm happy to keep spraying. It's been a while since I've owned Like This by Etat Libre d'Orange, but when I sprayed this my very first thought was "Finally, my heart! A cheap, good-enough replacement for Like This!" I'd use this whole bottle, and I'd definitely rebuy without hesitation.