Anna Sui 2005 EDT

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Secret Wish

by Michel Almairac

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Anna Sui Secret Wish is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Michel Almairac. Secret Wish opens with Marigold, Lemon, Melon, and Peach, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Blackcurrant, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Anna Sui's Secret Wish carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Secret Wish is either your fresh, fruity summer daydream or a synthetic lemon cleaner that vanishes without a trace. The bottle might steal your heart, but the juice is a brief, if sometimes brilliant, affair.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Youthful
  • Bright
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Secret Wish Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon33%
Melon26%
Peach24%
Marigold17%
Heartas listed
Pineapple41%
Blackcurrant34%
Floral Notes25%
Baseas listed
Cedar28%
Musk27%
Amber24%
Sandalwood22%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, light profile and general lack of strong sillage make it suitable for casual wear or gym, where it's invigorating but not intrusive. However, its poor longevity and casual fruitiness limit its appropriateness for formal settings or dates where a more lasting impression is usually desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine slicing into a juicy peach and melon next to a zesty lemon, that's your opening act. This bursts with fruity and citrus energy, softened by blackcurrant and tropical pineapple that keep it from being too sharp. Over time, it settles into a whisper of creamy sandalwood, musk, and amber, retaining a clean, airy freshness with a subtle woody undertone. It's like a fleeting summer breeze, light and refreshing.

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