The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Ladyboy was created with an unconventional edge. From the name to the composition, Simon Constantine approached this fragrance without following conventions. The title stands out in the brand's lineup, and the scent itself carries that same spirit. Ladyboy is bold and unapologetic, which is why it eventually became known as Fantabulosa. It remains a fragrance that refuses to be ignored.
What makes Ladyboy unusual is the tension baked into its structure. Banana brings tropical sweetness. Oakmoss brings the damp forest floor. Violet brings something refined and powdery. Seaweed brings the ocean. Chamomile brings herbal warmth. French labdanum anchors it all with sticky, resinous depth. These elements pull in entirely different directions, fruity, earthy, marine, floral, and somehow the composition holds together. The real artistry is in how the banana doesn't dominate the way banana usually does. It integrates. It supports. It becomes part of something stranger and more unified than its individual parts suggest.
The evolution
Banana and violet leaf arrive together in the opening, a green, slightly sweet wave that feels like stepping into a greenhouse at dawn. Marine notes are present but not loud. A quiet current underneath, like breathing near the shore. The first hour unfolds as the violet deepens and the composition grows richer, more layered. Each note takes its turn. The banana begins to recede, not disappearing, just yielding to what comes next. By the heart, violet and marine notes blend into something that keeps changing, keeps asking what it is. The drydown reveals oakmoss and labdanum, earthy, warm, close to the skin. The fragrance continues to evolve on the wearer, revealing new facets as the hours pass.
Cultural impact
Ladyboy arrived in 2011 with a note combination that, banana, violet leaf, and oakmoss, with seaweed lurking underneath. The unusual pairing creates a scent that stands apart from typical fragrance categories. This distinctive character is part of what led to its renaming as Fantabulosa. The fragrance appeals to those who appreciate unconventional compositions and enjoy exploring scents that break from the ordinary.
