Anna Sui 2023 EDT

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Fantasia Pop Surprise

by Jérôme Epinette

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Anna Sui Fantasia Pop Surprise is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Jérôme Epinette. Fantasia Pop Surprise opens with Raspberry, Blackcurrant, and Jabuticaba, settles into a heart of Cyclamen and Jasmin Sambac, and dries down to a base of Driftwood, Ambroxan, and Cotton Candy. Anna Sui's Fantasia Pop Surprise carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This raspberry cotton candy dream is seriously divisive, either a whimsical trip down memory lane or a synthetic nightmare. You'll either adore its playful sweetness or find it a sickly ambroxan overload. Try before you buy, seriously.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Bold
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Fantasia Pop Surprise Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for casual day wear, though it might be a bit too sweet and playful for formal or office settings. Reviewers often mention wearing it casually and during the day, highlighting its suitability for relaxed outings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fantasia Pop Surprise opens with a burst of bright, juicy raspberry and tart blackcurrant, quickly joined by the exotic, subtly fruity jabuticaba. The heart blooms with delicate cyclamen and sweet jasmine sambac, leading into a playful and airy base. Here, fluffy cotton candy mingles with the subtle warmth of driftwood and a prominent ambroxan, creating a sweet, woody, and slightly chemical finish.

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