So before beating cars with umbrellas, Britney Spears released her song 'Circus.' It was a pretty awesome song imo. Then after her fragrance, Fantasy, she released Circus Fantasy. A scented nod to her hit song.
Circus opens with raspberry and apricot blossom. Honestly all I really smell are the raspberries followed by a hint of vanilla and strong musk. Although these are in the base notes, they aren't overpowering. Honestly the musk gives Circus a surprising pow! I didn't expect this flamboyant fragrance to be so musky. Interesting side note...this is the fragrance that started my obsession and collection. Waaaaaay back in the Winter of '09. Actually I can recall that exact day! Christmas Eve 2009, I bought this on a mini shopping trip with my grandma. This exact set!
This shower gel has lasted me all these years. I don't often use it, I will explain later. But it's a little yellowish in its color. I thought that was a little different.
The body lotion, referred to as "body soufflé." It makes it sounds more like a pastry. I like how the lotion & shower gel follow the box design very closely. They both feature the turquoise/red/harvest yellow color scheme. It gives the box set even more of that old timey circus feel. Three very different colors that somehow fit very perfectly.
Now I in no way suggest using all three at one time. I don't suggest this with any box set. You end up making yourself smell way too strong. I learned through my mistake one evening. After using all three Circus products, I ended up smelling flat out like vanilla & musk. The fruits and florals were completely voided out. I really had no idea Circus had vanilla until I used all three. It was a nearly migraine inducing experience that I wish never to repeat.
The bottle itself is the same design as Fantasy and Midnight Fantasy. A round bottle bedazzled and a crystal round cap. However the color scheme makes this the more appealing of the group. It's turquoise body, red studs and see through cap are perfect. I don't know what the design is around the cap, but it's another lovely addition.
Circus Fantasy, I've heard, is the best of Britney's fragrance collection. I haven't smelled them all so I can't 100% agree. However, from what I have smelled, Circus is very memorable and elegant. Miss Spears has a unique fragrance line that is very well worth the money. Circus, as well as the others of her's I've used, last hours. That's what I look for in a fragrance. Something that remains close to my skin without fading away completely.
Overall, I give the entire shebang an 8/10. The design is genius, scent is fantastic, bottle is adorable...the price varies but is always reasonably affordable. Circus is usually a main fragrance sold in box sets at various stores during Christmas. So it's safe to say Circus is also reliable. It's strong, it's easy to find and gets compliments. I've never called a fragrance reliable, but you get the point haha.
For me, Circus will always be close o my heart. Even though I've matured into other scents, Circus is still a must in my collection. It started it all! I don't use it often. When I do, it takes me back to fond memories. I could go on for hours about this subject. But bottom line is, if you have a chance to get Circus, do it!
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