Circus Fantasy vs So Sweet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Circus Fantasy takes 3 of 5 categories.
Circus FantasyChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
So SweetChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Circus Fantasy3/5
So Sweet1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Circus Fantasy
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Circus Fantasy
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- So Sweet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Circus Fantasy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Circus FantasyBritney SpearsSo SweetMadonna UKWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 3,307 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
2.40/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 38%
Category winnerCircus FantasyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
3,307 votes
20%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
50%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCircus Fantasy
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSo SweetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
floral83%
fruity65%
vanilla48%
powdery30%
floral100%
vanilla90%
fresh80%
sweet70%
rose60%
powdery50%
Scent match66%Closely related · both floral, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberrySugarApricot Blossom
Heart
OrchidPeonyWater Lily
Base
Sweet NotesVanillaMuskVioletWoody Notes
Top
RaspberryApricot Blossom
Heart
PeonyHibiscusWater Lily
Base
VanillaMuskViolet
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Apricot Blossom, Peony and Water Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#25,450
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCircus FantasyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCircus Fantasy by Britney Spears opens with a sharp burst of tart raspberry zest and sugary apricot blossom. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a cool heart of blue peony, lotus, and water lily. The dry down lands on a base of sweet violet candy, soft vanilla, and light woody musk. It feels bright and clea…
Reviews →Madonna UK's So Sweet offers a sweet, fruity breeze tailored for casual wear. A bright opening of raspberry and apricot blossom makes way for a clean peony heart. As it settles, musk and vanilla ground the base, keeping it lightweight on skin. It is an uncomplicated choice for daytime errands in mild spring weather.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Circus Fantasy or So Sweet?
Circus Fantasy takes 3 of 5 categories. Circus Fantasy is rated 3.77/5 from 3,307 votes; So Sweet is rated 2.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Circus Fantasy for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose So Sweet for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Circus Fantasy or So Sweet?
Circus Fantasy lasts longest (Circus Fantasy 57/100, So Sweet 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Circus Fantasy or So Sweet?
Projection is very close: Circus Fantasy 52/100, So Sweet 52/100 for sillage.
Do Circus Fantasy and So Sweet smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Apricot Blossom, Peony and Water Lily.
Is Circus Fantasy or So Sweet better for summer or winter?
So Sweet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Circus Fantasy and So Sweet?
Circus Fantasy has top notes of Raspberry, Sugar and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Water Lily, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Violet. So Sweet has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus and Water Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Violet.
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