Fantasia Mermaid by Anna Sui bottle
Anna Sui

Fantasia Mermaid

3.6/5 · 862 votes Feminine 2019
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day99
Night21
Summer100
Spring75
Fall25
Winter14
Our take

Fantasia Mermaid opens with a spritz of blood orange and mandarin so bright it almost stings, the citrus sharpened by a whisper of cardamom that hints at something deeper. That initial sparkle quickly softens as litchi and peony roll in, a syrupy, candied sweetness that feels less like ocean spray and more like a tropical smoothie left in the sun. The jasmine adds a polite floral nod, but it's the base of honey, vanilla, and white wood that truly anchors the scent, turning it into a cozy, slightly sticky gourmand that clings to the skin like a sugar-dusted memory.

Imagine a seashell washed ashore, the inside still glistening with melted popsicle drips and a faint trace of sunscreen. That is the image this fragrance conjures, a blend of synthetic fruit and warm vanilla that feels cheerful but undeniably artificial. It wears like a mainstream designer confection, sweet and fresh in the opening, but the longevity clocks in at a modest three hours, and the sillage is a shy whisper, barely grazing the air around you. You have to press your nose to your wrist to catch the honeyed dry down.

This is a scent for the young and the carefree, someone who wants a quick hit of sugary optimism for a sunny brunch or a lazy afternoon by the pool. It virtually demands summer and daytime wear, working best when the heat amplifies its juicy top notes. Skip it if you crave depth, complexity, or a fragrance that lasts through dinner. Fantasia Mermaid is a fleeting, fizzy flirtation, not a long term affair.

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