Phantasia
Phantasia
What do you get if you take all the notes that remind you of a vivid, waking dream—where a crisp citrus dawn gives way to a shimmering kaleidoscope of cool spices, ethereal florals, and the deep, resinous hum of an ancient forest?
Officially our second "inspired by" fragrance, with inspiration from LV Imagination, Phantasia is a complex, multi-layered masterpiece of olfactory storytelling. Translating from the Latin as "Vision" or "Imagination," this fragrance is an exploration of the surreal. It is a scent that refuses to be static, shifting constantly between light and shadow, fruit and spice, earth and air.
The Olfactory Narrative
The experience of Phantasia begins at the threshold of a waking dream—a high-definition explosion of light and clarity. A dominant citrus surge of Bergaptene-Free Bergamot and Lemon Oil Messina cuts through the air like a sudden sunrise, while a modern, electric pulse of Ginger CO₂ and Pink Peppercorn awakens the senses. This brilliant opening is amplified by an expansive, radiant floralcy that creates a sense of infinite space, as if the walls of reality have suddenly dissolved.
As the vision deepens, the heart reveals a shifting, surreal landscape of botanical textures. A cool, intellectual core of Black Tea and Clary Sage provides a moment of grounding stillness, even as a kaleidoscope of Egyptian Geranium, Neroli, and Nutmeg creates a vibrant, herbal tension. It is a sensory journey that refuses to remain static, fluctuating between the crispness of a coastal breeze and the warmth of an exotic garden.
The dream eventually settles into a profound, resinous foundation—the "Truth" that remains when the vision fades. A colossal base of Ambroxan and a sophisticated suite of velvety musks (including Ambrettolide and Muscenone) wrap the wearer in a persistent, celestial glow. This shimmering aura is anchored by the deep, woody hum of Guaiacwood and Sacred Olibanum, leaving a trail that is as meditative as it is hauntingly beautiful.
Notes:
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Ginger, Pink Peppercorn.
Heart: Neroli, Geranium, Black Tea, Nutmeg, Cinnamon.
Base: Amber, Musks, Frankincense, Guaiacwood, Labdanum.