Gimme the candy... [reviewing Candied Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Introducing the newest member to the Fantasy line-up! The new Candied Fantasy is a floral, gourmand fragrance made for the elegant yet unique ladies like Spears herself who enjoys the sweet moments in life.

The fragrance begins with Bubblegum Delight and sparkling fruit that add a sweet, refreshing blast, while Pink Hibiscus and Lily of the Valley bring a heady floral dimension to the composition and engulf the wearer in a graceful hug. The coziness of Pink Velvet Cupcake Accord provides a powerful, yet comforting and sensual base that guarantees extra longevity.

I didn't notice any spring or summer Fantasy releases, but heres a new flanker release in time for autumn. Here's hoping that the release schedule has slowed down a bit because more thought & care is being put into the line again, because the quality had been slipping in the past few Fantasy flankers.

I'm hoping that Candied Fantasy will be along the lines of what I wanted Vanilla Candy to be. Fingers crossed...

A curious look back... [reviewing Curious edp, by Britney Spears]

🚨  Bringing back Britney Spears iconic first perfume for Superdrug's 60th Birthday with an exclusive packaging.

 

This exhilarating white floral fragrance celebrates Britney's birthplace with Louisiana magnolia, and is wrapped in the sensuality of vanilla-infused musk. 

A Curious perfume, for the inquisitive at heart.

I remember liking Curious but not but being a huge fan of it because I wasn't really into floral fragrances at the time,           but I'm a huge Britney spears fan & wore it regularly anyway. However once Fantasy was released I never looked back at Curious again [though the limited-edition flanker Curious: In Control was enjoyable enough for me to had gone through two bottles].

My tastes in fragrances has changed a lot during the last two decades and I've always planned to revisit Curious at some point. When I recently saw that Superdrug have released a 100ml bottle in limited edition packaging for the company's 60th anniversary I decided that now is the perfect time for a revisit...

The bookworm: The Woman In Me, by Britney Spears [review/opinion]

 The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.

 

Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last. 

I'm a huge Britney spears fan. I've enjoyed & admired her from the Mickey Mouse Club, her music career, through to today - I remember joining the MMC official fan club as a 7 year old & receiving my membership pack in a VHS cover, and being excited because I thought that I was getting an actual VHS...

The way she was treated for years by the media, a segment of her family, some "friends" & a large part of the public has been horrendous & heartbreaking to see, so when she finally got her voice & freedom back and announced her autobiography, I was delighted that we'd finally be getting to hear her unfiltered accounts on the highs and traumatic lows she has endured. 

As soon as the hardback edition became available for pre-order on Amazon, you could be sure that I was clicking on it so that it'd be dropping through my letterbox on the day of release...

A meow or a roar? (reviewing Jungle Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears)...

Unleash your wildest fantasy with Britney’s fierce energy & spirit...

  Escape Into The Unknown To Explore This Limited-Edition, Floral Green Gourmand Fragrance, Inspired By Britney’S Vibrant Energy, Fierce Attitude & Free Spirit. Designed For The Fearless Woman, Like Britney, Who Dares To Embrace Her Inner Animal. Discover The Desire To Feel Wild & Alive. Let The Thrill Rush Through Your Body As You Begin Your Next Adventure. 

It's Fantasy time again - actually the latest flanker has been out for a little while and I've just fallen behind with new releases from my usual brands, because life gets in the way sometimes 🙃

 However I'm back before they release another flanker, so brownie points for me... 

Oh, cheeky!! [reviewing Naked Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Fantasy is freedom – real & unfiltered

Discover the sensation of baring it all with this enveloping scent, inspired by Britney’s empowering confidence, open heart & cheeky humor. 

Unveil your inner sparkle, feel comfortable in your skin & let your true beauty shine from the inside out. Designed for the free-spirited woman, like Britney, who is not afraid to be a little naughty. It’s time to own your sensuality, you’ve got nothing to hide – after all, the naked truth can be just peachy!

Honestly; after testing & owning Blissful Fantasy, I was left feeling as there was a slight slump in the quality levels of the Fantasy line oncoming. I was even hesitant to try this new edition, in case it does indeed confirm that the slump has arrived...

So I've been taking extra time in the testing & taking notes period, for this new edition; Naked Fantasy. Was Blissful Fantasy a one-off meh release, or is it time t o leave the Fantasy line alone for a while?

An escape into bliss? [reviewing Blissful Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Inspired by Britney's eternally sunny mood. Paradise is not a singular place. It is a state of mind. Escape into your own bliss.

The Fantasy line from Britney Spears fragrances hit a bump for a while and produced a string of 'meh' releases, but after changing hands from Elizabeth Arden to Revlon several years ago the brand has been revived and they have been producing hit after hit into the Fantasy family over the past few years.

Therefore it's no surprise that as soon as Blissful Fantasy appeared on the Superdrug site at the end of February, I was all over it...

Snap! Crackle! Pop! [reviewing Electric Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

 

"Electrify your fantasy. Capture the brightness of a shining star who owns the stage"

With an illuminating vibe, this vibrant Oriental floral limited-edition fragrance is designed for the woman who lights up any room. Embody Britney’s playful spirit and super-charged, radiant energy to show your inner glow.

When I got hold of Fantasy Sheer, I did immediately think that it was more suited to a spring/summer release... well now that a new  Fantasy Flanker has unexpectedly dropped in Superdrug, I can see that Fantasy Sheer was most likely was intended for either Spring 2021 or Spring 2022, but ongoing Covid madness effecting all points of the marketing, manufacturing, delivery & retail business industries, has caused crossed wires somewhere.

Anyway; one spray of Electric Fantasy and I was intrigued enough to buy a bottle (the fact that you save 30% if you have a Family & Friends discount card doesn't hurt), so here's to hoping that it wasn't just a passing fancy for me & that Electric Fantasy can hold it's own against Fantasy Sheer...

Sheer Delight [reviewing Fantasy Sheer edt, by Britney Spears]...

 Sparkling, alluring and softer than the original Fantasy, Fantasy Sheer eau de toilette introduces a new, luminously veiled signature.

Embodying Britney’s sparkling spirit and sensuality, this glittering scent caresses your skin like a barely-there silk robe at the start of a fresh new day. Lighter than the iconic Fantasy eau de parfum, this Oriental Gourmand fragrance radiates like a kiss of flirty temptation. 

Almost a new season, so time for a new Fantasy flanker; after falling in love with the last Fantasy flanker, I had very high hopes for this one and bought it within seconds of testing it.

Here's to hoping that my instincts were right...

Believe in freedom [reviewing Believe edp, by Britney Spears].brand

The greatest freedom is to believe in yourself

... and the Britney fragrance train continues.

I went on Amazon as I've finished my bottle of Fantasy Intimate and wanted to replace it, but I saw a old favourite from the Britney brand that is completely unrelated to the Fantasy or Prerogative lines, so couldn't resist getting it for the new spring season. 

Let's go back to 2007 nod get introduced to Believe again...

The Prerogative line has a huge Ego... [reviewing Prerogative Ego edp, by Britney Spears]

Prerogative Ego, the new bold and tantalizing unisex fragrance. This iridescent sparkling fragrance blooms with a warm floral bouquet providing a lush, lavish texture. Sun-soaked woods and sensual ambers envelope your skin in a soft, irresistible glow. 

Play it your way and break the rules. Choose your side, then change your mind. Follow your instinct. Prerogative Ego, the fragrance with no boundaries. 

What’s your Prerogative?

I'm keeping the Britney Spears fragrance train going a bit longer, as I recently stumbled across a 2020 flanker release from the brand that I'd not heard of before; so clearly I had to buy it to see what is going on with the Prerogative line.

Today I'm looking at Prerogative Ego

Wishing Fantasy a happy fifteenth birthday [reviewing Fantasy Intense edp, by Britney Spears].

 A unique interpretation of the iconic Fantasy fragrance that elicits sweet temptation and leaves an unforgettable and lasting impression.

Alluring and addictive at its core, Fantasy Intense introduces a new amplified, captivating signature with intoxicating notes. 

Sensual, yet playfully sweet, this seductive scent leaves a tantalizing trail that lingers to entice.

I should have realized that a new Fantasy flanker was coming  for the original's 15th birthday, when I saw that Festive Fantasy had been reduced in price a few weeks  ago, but this has caught me by surprise - her fragrance team haven't officially announced it yet, but the Superdrug site has begun to sell it anyway. 

I've got my fingers crossed that this will be a slightly tweaked version of the original; I want the whimsical & playful sweetness and warmth of Fantasy, but am hoping that this will introduce a 'older' depth and authoritative stamp. Britney & the original fans of Fantasy have grown up, so I'm excited to see if the perfume has grown up too...

It's a month closer to Christmas, let's get festive... [reviewing Festive Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Opulent. Vibrant. Hypnotic.

Live to celebrate life! Enjoy the simple pleasures of every new day, as they encapsulate you into opulent color, dreams and delight. 

Jubilance and vibrancy will be your addictive signature. Festive fantasy, the new enchanting fragrance... 

 

I'm either late for last Christmas or early for Christmas 2021, but now that last year's flanker of Fantasy - Festive Fantasy - has been lowered in price, I want to take a closer look at it. 

Is it a great bargain, or something to skip past?

Raining glitter on the parade... [reviewing Glitter Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

"Live to enjoy the glistening moments throughout your day as you leave a shimmering trail of glitter wherever you go."

"This sparkling scent glimmers with twists of sophistication. Flirtatious red fruits mingle with a radiant floral bouquet. Seductive woods and enveloping musks glisten for a moment of surprise and delight"  


After my successes with the past couple of spring/summer flankers of the Fantasy fragrance [Sunset Fantasy and Rainbow Fantasy], I was looking forward to getting this year's new spin-off.

Was it worth the wait?

Grab your glow sticks: Prerogative Rave edp, by Britney Spears.

"Daring. Energetic. Irresistible. Step into a world where everything provocative is pushed to the next level. Show your moves. Dance the night away. Live like there’s no tomorrow." 

Prerogative Rave is described as being "the new uninhibited fragrance for all", so I'm expecting something lively and unisex. The original Prerogative perfume surprised me with how unique it is among the Britney Spears fragrances, so will it's new flanker be able to follow in it's footsteps?

It's just a sweet [Rainbow] Fantasy: looking closer at the new Britney Spears edt...

Rainbow Fantasy is a really magical scent that makes memories come to life, and inspires everyone to dream big" - Britney Spears

I was never into the summer editions of Fantasy flankers until last year's edition,  Sunset Fantasy; I've actually now finished my bottle of it and am considering buying the larger size of it. In fact it was looking around online for the best deals on Sunset Fantasy which brought Rainbow Fantasy to my attention...

... that bottle is too cute, so that was all it took for me to order a bottle without having tested the actual fragrance beforehand. I've enjoyed every main [non summer le] Fantasy flanker except for one (Circus Fantasy), so I'm pretty hopeful for Rainbow Fantasy - it's not hard to make a Fantasy fragrance with the basic fruits-sweet notes-soft floral blueprint, after all. 

This is the first Fantasy under Britney's new fragrance contract with Revlon, so lets see if they can keep up with the established Fantasy line of fragrances, or if they've already dropped the ball...

Hey Britney; is it my Prerogative?

“Prerogative is all about empowerment and confidence - we all deserve to feel free and fierce!" - Britney Spears.

After 14 years and 25 fragrances, the Britney Spears fragrance company has left Elizabeth Arden and has secured a new fragrance contract with Revlon. They have celebrated this sign of a fresh start by releasing Britney's first unisex fragrance that was inspired by pushing boundaries... 

I'm excited to try this; I went to her UK Piece Of Me tour (yes, yes; I'm well aware it's pre-recorded vocals) and they handed out scented wristbands, so I already knew I kinda liked it. But now I'm keen to find out if the fragrance changes on my skin.

Don't let the sun go down on... Sunset Fantasy EDT [by Britney Spears]

It's that time of the year; the sun's finally out of hiding, the temperature is rising, brighter colours are flooding clothes shops... so I'm on the hunt for a new fruity/floral fragrance to be my soundtrack for the new season.

I want to focus in on fragrances that are below the £30 mark, as who wants to spend more on a seasonal 'everyday' fragrance when the clothes shops have exciting new options in and it's festival/holiday  season?

Heading straight towards new releases on the seasonal shelf (what I call the stand next to a till in my head) in my local Boots brings me to the new Britney Spears/Elizabeth Arden release for this year, so lets take a closer look...

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas: Hidden Fantasy EDP by Britney Spears...

Reviewing a festive fragrance back in September made me think about my favourite "Christmas is coming!" perfume, so lets take a look at it now that the festive season has arrived...

 Hidden Fantasy was released in 2008 and is made by Elizabeth Arden. I think it was limited edition, but it is extremely easy to find online cheaply [under £20 for 100ml] most places  and it still pops up in stores too - both discount stores, and regular retailers.

It is something that I wear regularly during autumn/winter, and most days in December. It has a warming effect on me, and I find the cake batter, clove and orange combination very festive - I've made sure to have a bottle of it on hand since it's release as it very quickly became my traditional "Christmas is coming" fragrance for cold and gloomy days - I think I've gone through three bottles so far, and I just ordered a new one two months ago.

So lets take a closer look at Hidden Fantasy, whilst there is plenty of time left to pick up a bottle in time for Christmas...

New Fragrance; VIP Private Show edp by Britney Spears...

"Take a seat, let the champagne flow and enjoy the excitement of a private performance with the legendary talent. Indulgent and endlessly glamorous, VIP Private Show channels Britney’s charisma and sparkle into a scent that perfectly captures her connection to her fans, global success and undeniably alluring appeal."

Britney Spears and Elizabeth Arden are back with their 22nd fragrance release; VIP Private Show, the first flanker for last year's Private Show, which I think is Britney's most adult fragrance release.

Lets see if it looks like they'll be staying in their new direction...

Is it good enough to make public? [Private Show edp by Britney spears]...

It's not cool for an almost-33 old to admit, but I've been looking forward to getting to try the new Britney Spears perfume release as it contains coffee, which made me wonder if it would be similar to YSL Black Opium - which I love, but can't wear as it triggers my migraines. 

Was the wait worth it for me, or should Private Show really be called Fantasy: Part 14?