Britney Spears 2009 EDP

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Circus Fantasy

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Britney Spears Circus Fantasy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Circus Fantasy opens with Apricot Blossom, Sugar Cane, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Peony, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Violet, and Vanilla. Britney Spears's Circus Fantasy carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This flanker is divisive: some find it a cheap, artificial mess, while others adore its unique, playful freshness. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but if you're after a sweet-tart aquatic vibe, it might just be your quirky signature.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Sweet
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Circus Fantasy Eau de Parfum 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its light, fresh, and often shampoo-like scent, coupled with moderate to poor longevity, makes it highly suitable for casual wear, errands, and even the gym. While some perceive it as inoffensive enough for a casual office, its sweet and playful nature isn't ideal for formal events or a serious date.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Circus Fantasy kicks off with a vibrant burst of tart raspberry and sweet apricot blossom, underpinned by sugary cane. As it develops, delicate water lily, peony, and orchid emerge, creating a clean, floral heart. The dry-down settles into a comforting blend of vanilla, musk, and powdery violet, with a subtle woody warmth and a hint of cotton candy for a lingering playful sweetness.

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