Louis Féraud 1982 EDC

F £ Acquired

Fantasque

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Louis Féraud Fantasque is a Cologne launched in 1982. Fantasque opens with Green Notes, Spicy Notes, Citrus, and Rosewood, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Louis Féraud's Fantasque carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This retro chypre is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans raving about its sophisticated depth and haters comparing it to bug spray. If you're after a moody, mossy vintage vibe, it's worth a sniff, but be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Fantasque Cologne 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, this scent isn't overwhelming but its vintage, assertive character makes it less suitable for a typical office. It shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in cooler weather, where its depth can be appreciated. It's a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Fantasque opens with a bold, almost jarring burst of aldehydic fizz, tempered by green notes, citrus, and a subtle pear sweetness. The heart unfurls into a rich floral bouquet with prominent rose, creamy ylang-ylang, and earthy iris. It settles into a deep, complex base of oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, and warm amber, creating a woody, slightly animalic, and decidedly vintage chypre experience.

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