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Purple Fantasy
The quiet elegance of an afternoon spent lounging on a sun-drenched terrace, where the scent of fresh jasmine and white florals mingles with the sweet aroma of ripening fruit.
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Purple FantasyPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessÉclat d'Arpège Mon Éclat · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2001 by Jean-Paul Guerlain, Purple Fantasy is a Floral Green fragrance that combines the freshness of citrus and green tea with the warmth of powdery woods and sweet coconut. The opening notes of bergamot and orange are crisp and invigorating, while apricot adds a touch of fruity sweetness. As it develops, jasmine and white florals take center stage, creating a delicate and romantic heart. The base notes of sandalwood and cedar provide a grounding warmth that ties the entire composition together.
For best results, apply Purple Fantasy to pulse points like your wrists and neck. The citrus and green tea notes are particularly bright in the first hour, so a light application allows them to shine without overpowering the delicate floral heart that follows.
Fig. 01 — Purple Fantasy, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 18%.