Fantasia de Fleurs

I own Fleurs de Bulgarie and am comparing it side by side w/ Fantasia de Fleurs both are very rose dominate perfumes but there are big differences between the 2. Both perfumes are animalic but Fleurs de Bulgarie is a warmer amber golden animalic musk w/ soapy undertone. Where Fantasia de Fleurs has a pissy almost cat like musk. It reminds me a lot of Jean Patou Joy, but it is different enough for me to lust after a full bottle and I will probably go for it and buy it. This is an impressive perfume just like Fleurs de Bulgarie. The rose here is May rose not Bulgarian rose. This is a rose w/ that May rose animalic tone, pissy, green and leathery w/ lots of thorns. Salty ambergris is very dominate in this perfume. I smell Iris here as well, purple iris, and its green stems w/ the flower in full bloom in early spring. There is animalic jasmine here w/ tuberose, hints of lilac are here as well. This smells like you are standing in a botanical garden. Realistic florals abound and captivate your senses. A slightly sweet powder comes in w/ the dry down but the sweetness of flowers, this is not a sweet perfume. It is heavily floral and heavily animalic. I have wanted another May rose dominate perfume to add to my collection, something in the same vein as Joy but different. I have found it. I know there is a lot of Creed bashing on this site because of their myth making, lying about their heritage etc... but there is a reason why their fragrances cost what they do, because they are that good. If you love vintage photorealistic floral perfumes w/ thorns and biting, sharp animalic undertones Fantasia de Fleurs is something you should check out. Just stunning. Edit: 10/4/22 As I am wearing this again the iris really starts to stand out more. Also, a bouquet of violets is here. If I was to describe this perfume in colors, they would be pink, violet, green and a warm cream. This is so gorgeous. I need this. Better than the more popular Fleurissimo (which I own in a decant that is nearly gone) I almost purchased that in a full size, but I held back, now I'm glad I did. Fantasia de Fleurs is hands down better. Strange that it isn't as well-known as other Creed fragrances. This will be a good companion to my bottle of Fleurs de Bulgarie. If you like Fleurissimo you will love Fantasia de Fleurs. Edit: 1031/22 My tester bottle I purchased has a leak in it and I had to send it back for a refund. I really like this so I will probably purchase a full bottle again at some point in the future but I will wait now until spring.

When looking at what its composition I saw that all its main ingredients were things that I really love and I am one of those people who pay no attention at all if a perfume is intended for men or women, as I am a man and when I put a perfume on that makes any a men's fragrance at that point. When I first smelled a sample of this I was in the process of making my own rose soliflore that I did not want to have any decreeable notes of anything else but there were the peppery and the citronella qualities and even the best grades of natural rose absolute exhibit to some degree and I was trying to find the magic ingredient to cancel those out. This perfume is built on beautiful Bulgarian rose and it is totally free of anything but the most beautiful and pleasing qualities of Bulgarian rose absolute so since I was already using natural ambergris I knew it was not the ambergris doing it, so at that point I knew it was the orris, that that it true. However, in this case Creed uses a larger dose of the orris and it not only warms up and smooths out the rose but it adds a beautiful powdery sweetness and a touch of violet. Of course even beyond the opening I feel that the bergamot contributes a freshness to the perfume that remains even after the bulk of the bergamot is gone. The Bulgarian rose and orris heart is sweet, warm, soft, and at least to me the rose dominates over the iris and it just seems like rose with something sweet and pleasantly floral. Just like with Fleurs as an ambergris lover it's a nice little bonus way at the end of the day or sometimes even the next morning to enjoy the ambergris when that is just about all the remains. And in the case of Creed, they are one of the few perfume houses that still do use natural ambergris as I have directly confirmed with the company. This perfume has good enough sillage for someone near you to smell it but you won't be sharing with everyone in the room. Like most of Creed's perfumes it will last most of the day or if you are wearing it for the evening, you will definitely not feel like you have to put on more. It is an old fashioned but classic floral is so fine it could never go out of style, so it's great to have on hand to wear whenever the mood strikes you.

How amazing to think this was formulated over 150 years ago - I can hardly believe it. It's an outstanding example of the perfumiers' art for its time, and in fact it's still a masterpiece now. I received a sample of this at the same time as one of Fleurissimo, and was initially so blown away by Fleurissimo, I just put FdF off to one side. But having come down from my Fleurissimo cloud (to the rather sad realisation that on me it has so little staying power there is no way I can justify investing in a bottle), I went back to the vial of FdF again ... only to find myself wrist-to-nose, blissfully inhaling deeply, over and over again for hours afterwards. On me it starts out intensely sweet and heady, but within a few minutes the citrussy bergamot cuts through the sweetness, and that is when the fragrance really begins to sparkle; it morphs into a happy, cheeky floriforous citrus-rose that answers perfectly the description of a "lush and lively floral bouquet." I actually wouldn't mind if it stayed that way forever, but it doesn't; within the hour, the citrus has mellowed out and the perfectly blended rose and orris have taken centre stage. This is the heart of the fragrance, a divinely sweet warm powdery rose that lasts and lasts, and carries me away on a heavenly rosy cloud ... In fact, it's so lovely, I've now ordered the 75ml; I do believe I've found my forever signature fragrance. And when that happens, isn't it the most wonderful feeling!

Another fragrance that I too quickly tried to dismiss initially due to the "perfumey" opening. But with a tiny bit of patience, Fantasia de Fleurs turns into a subtle, floral beauty. FdF starts out with a rather old school, or some may say "old world" opening. This was a bit of a turn off for me at first, I felt like it would never suit my style. Too stuffy and painfully floral. But there was still something in there drawing me in. So, I decided to try it again, and this time not even attempt to sniff it for at least 20 minutes to see if I felt differently. I sprayed it on then went about my business pretending it wasn't there. About a half hour later I smelled my hand and found the most beautiful and very nostalgic gentle floral that reminds me ever so slightly of my mother's favorite when I was growing up, the rarely discussed and almost forgotten "Most Precious" by Evyan. FdF isn't stuffy, it is rather delicate, nothing like the powerful blast that it begins with. The slightly animalic base keeps it interesting and inviting. while remaining ladylike. FdF can be worn much more casually than I originally anticipated. While it would work perfectly (and probably best) in a more formal or elegant setting, it still has a free spirit vibe to it. I expected Fantasia de Fleurs to be a bit stuffy when I first sprayed it but it really isn't. It is actually pretty tame and even a bit demure. And quite beautiful. I am so glad I gave it another chance.

I am infatuated with Creed fragrances, the way they are created, and the history that I want to be true. So I bought eight samples and blind-bought a tester bottle (without cap) of Fantasia de Fleurs because I like all the notes and I was able to afford the discount price. It is a very dense floral scent, like sitting amidst thousands of rose petals; a little bit powdery. The light sweet floral sillage is showy, up to 6' distance and the scent has lasted well over 13 hours. I like it a lot, the rose has sweetness but there is no fruit, so its still light. And I'm grateful it lasts all day. Received the compliment "It smells wonderful!" I smell rose, the orris root and a warm powdery scent which might be the ambergris. I'm really grateful it's such a pretty fragrance. The glass bottle is pretty too. I find his house both hilarious and wonderful, in that way similar to a zen buddhist koan -the way they take their pleasure seriously. Very easy to wear. Recommended for those who have a sensative nose. (Bottle from Fragrancenet) 10/10

J'adore l'ambre gris dans ce parfum, elle est capiteuse, précieuse, mystérieuse. Cependant ma peau ne fait presque ressortir que l'ambre gris à tel point que je me demande si ce n'est pas un soliflore !!! Je devine une rose mais très lointaine et en seconde plan. Mais j'adore !! Cher mais on sait pourquoi. Ce parfum est presque un parfum de niche tellement sa cible est limitée et connue de peu de femmes (j'adore ça me donne l'impression d'être la seule à connaître ce parfum). Parfum de soirée très chic, très capiteux, très années 50 et habillée en conséquence. Je ne me vois pas porter un jean avec ce parfum en tout cas. ;O) Creed est vraiment une marque très haut de gamme....

One of my favorites! I use this perfume many days when I go to work and people love it!!! I get so many compliments every time I use it. (I am a Tattoo artist so I am very close to people most of the day).. This perfume has a very Elegant and Sophisticated scent. Very Chic and Sexy and most important thing for me is that every time I use it it lifts up my spirit and my mood and makes me feel like a million $$$. *and by the way: Compare to other Nasty cheap 'floral' scents.. -This Perfume is the REAL Deal. Nothing artificial. You feel like they used 100% pure ingredients to create this Amazing Scent. -10 Thumbs up!!!

This is lovely, and my dry, fragrance eating skin is much better with rose than many other notes. I get nice longevity and moderate silllage. I am so happy with my first fb of Creed. It's classy but not old fashioned. Fostermd's and archivist's reviews below are perfect. This beauty will be in my regular rotation, such a gem! Edit: now that the weather is cooling this is in my top 5! So sophisticated and warm-- love the rosey ambergris with the undercurrent of iris and touch of bergamot. It's just beautiful! BUT like others have said, only getting 3 hours. Still not disappointed.

Wow! Very nice and potent. Does not smell old or vintage. To me this smells like a heavy dose of sweetened jasmine. Maybe there’s some unlisted notes, or the combo of rose, bergamot, and ambergris is playing tricks on my nose. But I’m not the only who thinks this because this is most compared to Chris Sheldrake’s Fils de Joie, which is a jasmine heavy fragrance. Eventually in the dry down the spicy green rose comes out more and begins to smell like Fille de Berlin, another Sheldrake fragrance. Given these facts it’s hard for me to believe that this is a 150 year old composition.

An exquisitely delicate, lightly powdered, amberous bouquet of multi-colored roses and purple irises. This perfume is intoxicatingly beautiful. This frag is at once warm like skin and fresh like flowers. It belongs on the wrists and nape of an elegant, refined lady who is uncomplicated and demure. FANTASIA DE FLEURS is a fine example of the CREED house and has outstanding longevity and sillage. This wonderful fragrance will always be a mainstay in my collection. . .

My former headmistress (High School) is a great mentor of mine, a truly classy lady who demanded respect without ever raising her voice. I've always admired her and aspired to be that elegant and stately but somehow seem to fall woefully short. Fantasia reminds me of her, a beautiful complex fragrance which is quiet, astute and calm. I just can't pull it off but I certainly understand it's charm.

This is special, truly special. Like a diamond you can feel one or the other note depending on how you move around, even breathe. I have never experienced a multi-faceted scent like this before. Perfect for autumn days and when being chic is in command.

This is a rich, beautiful, natural-smelling rose-dominant fragrance. Think of standing in the rose garden area of a botanic garden on a hot day and inhaling deeply. You take-in a multiplicity of roses as well as underlying hints of lilac, iris, jasmine, honeysuckle, white buddleja and other distant flowers faintly wafting. It smells different on clothing than on skin for me. On my skin it is deep and the rose is prominent and long lasting. On clothing it is slightly more iris-heavy and clean/fresh linen smelling which lasts all day. I think it could be unisex and would layer well with pure patchouli oil for a more masculine-pretty fragrance. It works beautifully well when layering with Chanel No 19, but it does become an entirely new fragrance altogether, but a good one. I like to rub Evelyn and Crabtree Rosewater hand cream, or Neal’s Yard Wild Rose hand cream my wrists and neck and then spray this on top to exaggerate the rose and to increase longevity. It is a generous and playful perfume that let’s you play and experiment with layering and provides an excellent platform or base layer for other florals so that you can carry the botanic garden reverie around with you everywhere. Like most Creed perfumes, on the skin it changes successfully over time and becomes subdued and gentle after three or four hours. I wear this entirely for my own amusement and pleasure without a thought about what other people may think. This is an underrated Creed.

Absolutely stunning! I do believe I've experienced Iris in a new & lovely form-finally! After oodles, of powder clouded, headache inducing fluffs, here, friends we have Iris of a different nature. Sweet, close to natural. This is very close to the actual smell that emanates from the delicate fleshy folds of Iris itself, to the point where I can picture in front of my face the actual silken petals, fringe like fronds, & graceful arcs of an old fashioned Iris. Fragrance full, in hot sun. The rose is barely here, she doesn't preside over this composition, it feels as if some sort of fruit should be present, but there is only tart bergamot, & a lovely floral sweetness instead. As the fragrance winds down, ambergris becomes more apparent, as a contributor to the ghostly "sweet factor" as butter, to buttercream frosting. Please note, there is no actual buttercream frosting here, & no sugarless, just an impression of sweetness, like that of Black Locust blossoms actually. If you're familiar with that semi-fruity sweet floral aroma, this would be a good comparison. I really love the rich, iris-ambergris drydown, & I think the splash of Bergamot lends brightness. A very lovely spring & summer scent, with a surprisingly rich & heady center. I don't get any powderyness here, just a little floral brightness that's definitely too elegant to let the kids borrow!

Beautiful vintage floral which belts out a powerful blast of rose and iris but then settles into a delicate, attractive, powdery and elegant floral fragrance, which is refined and exceedingly classy, befitting a lady of title. This fragrance is the epitome of class, my lady wears a white lacy dress with floaty petticoats and her beautiful hair cascades down her back. She carries a white parasol to shade her delicate skin from the rays of the sun and that very morning her 'ladies maid' handed her the beautiful cut glass flacon which contained her perfume, Fantasia. She dabbed it behind her ears and on her wrists as ladies invariably do and now as she walks demurely besides her fiancée, in the grounds of her beautiful stately home, amongst the rose bushes and flower gardens, she treats his olfactory senses to tantalising wafts of a delicate powdery scent which he smells as a gentle breeze wafts her fragrance gently towards him and as she leans slightly forward to tell him something. He will remember this moment, in the heat of that afternoon sun , in the gardens and her perfume will linger in his memory forever.

I have (blind)bought this perfume a while ago, but only now started to test it. All this time I was enfatuated with my Guerlains, but I have noticed as of late that I have allergic/immunological issues with my Guerlains, not good :(. So now I am testing FdF, and my first observation is that I get no allergic reaction (no headache, sneezing, stuffy nose, skinrashes, etc...) with this perfume. Neither do I get an allergic reaction with Creed's FdB and JIE. So maybe there is something special and pure with the Creed perfumes that justify their high prices. So far I really like FdF. This is a floral-oriental to me. The base is warm and sweet, just the way I like my perfumes. I also get rose and iris, I don't get any sour notes. FdF is not as big as the '80's floral-orientals though, I find it more demure and elegant. I will wear this often from now on. No regrets for this blind buy!

Beautiful, heady treat that I would never dare wear outside my own home. It is outrageously floral, and I love it for that, but only as a private indulgence. It is STRONG. I think it is just too much to inflict on the public, unless you have a very special chemistry and a very accommodating public. On my skin, the loud and proud white florals don't change much, and they overpower the rose notes. I get a bit of the indolic sourness underneath, along with a touch of green. I never get even a hint of powder or amber, so it remains fairly sharp all the way. If it softened on my skin it would probably be my HG perfume, but as it is, it's a way to surround myself with the intoxicating scent of a million flowers at any time, and I love it!

Rose, rose, and more rose. I love roses, and I can see how an Empress would have enjoyed this one. Something about it certainly reminds me of an enormous castle surrounded by rose gardens. It's not just any rose fragrance--there is a spiciness in it that is so fitting for a queen. It's a bold, strong, confident, and very regal scent. Regarding the references to Cabotine, I can kind of see why one might compare the two. I really can't stand Cabotine, but I like Fantasia de Fleurs, especially in its projection. Fantasia smells like Bulgarian roses. Cabotine smells like grass and weeds. Fantasia is cleaner and far more refined. It's missing the harsh notes that I can't stand in Cabotine.

Fantasia de Fleurs by Creed is hardly the fantasy of flowers I would expect from such an exquisite perfume house, but is a Bulgarian rose in full bloom that is slightly astringent which could be from the salty smelling ambergris. Bergamot keeping things fresh and a completely unnoticeable iris that is not actually distinguishable as a distinct note in this fragrance but the overall presence is noted in each of the notes giving this entire fragrance a light dusting of powdered Victorian aristocracy! That’s right ladies, haul out your best Jane-Austen-Looking dress and imaginary powdered wig while spritzing this liberally and sipping some tea!

The opening of Fantasia de Fleurs reminds me of a combination of Cabotine by Grès and Giorgio by Giorgio Beverly Hills because I get a strong sensation of slightly sweet white flowers. As the drydown progresses, a soapy and spicy rose starts to take center stage. At this point, the rose reminds me of the one in the latest iteration of Café Rose by Tom Ford. I like that Fantasia de Fleurs takes you on an olfactory journey, but I have my doubts that a fragrance in 1862 would have smelled like that. Funny enough, after a full day of wear, the remaining fragrance traces on my clothes smell like sweet hard candy.