Ted Lapidus 1992 EDP

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Fantasme

by Pierre Bourdon

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Ted Lapidus Fantasme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1992, created by Pierre Bourdon. Fantasme opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Violet, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ted Lapidus's Fantasme carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, drawing strong opinions on its intense fruity and powdery character. It's unique, but definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before diving into its distinctive vintage charm.
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  • Bright
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Fantasme 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
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its sweet, dense fruity-floral profile, make it a bit much for the office. However, its warming, sensual quality and vintage charm are well-suited for dates and formal events, though perhaps too strong for casual wear in large doses.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Fantasme opens with a juicy explosion of peach and pineapple, intertwined with the delicate powderiness of violet and a hint of green freshness. As it settles, a sweet raspberry note emerges, blending with a floral heart of orris, rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley. The dry-down is a cosy embrace of creamy vanilla, warm sandalwood, and a soft, lingering musk, giving it a rich, almost syrupy depth with a touch of woody sophistication.

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