Anna Sui by Anna Sui
Women 1999
Description
Anna Sui by Anna Sui is a floral fragrance for women launched in 1999. Its composition, created by perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac, opens with a vibrant blend of raspberry, blackcurrant, bergamot, orange and green accords. The heart reveals the delicacy of iris, Bulgarian rose, floral notes, iris root, jasmine and valley lily. The base settles on a warm and persistent foundation…
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Key notes
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Top
raspberry
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Heart
iris
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Base
tonka bean
Community
959 votes
- Positive 81%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 5.8%
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Leading answer I want it
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Season
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About Anna Sui
Anna Sui by Anna Sui is a floral fragrance for women launched in 1999. Its composition, created by perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac, opens with a vibrant blend of raspberry, blackcurrant, bergamot, orange and green accords. The heart reveals the delicacy of iris, Bulgarian rose, floral notes, iris root, jasmine and valley lily. The base settles on a warm and persistent foundation of tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
271 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
322 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
162 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
140 votes
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Maeva
That special gothic perfume on Fragrantica is possibly the Anna Sui vintage, and I have the modern reformulation. If anyone has tried it, I’d love to know what they think. I wonder why it’s labelled gothic and decadent if not for the purple colour or the bottle design (beautiful, though perhaps it hints at the Chinese origin). For me, it is above all a very feminine, pleasant floral fragrance, delicately sensual without lacking sweetness. What makes it special is how the languid, powdery, mysterious iris-rose combination mixes with the refreshing, luminous, and energetic hint of fruits. This contradiction brings it closer to Lolita Lempicka, bridging the gap. That’s what makes me want a larger bottle; a difficult task since, since it was discontinued in my country, they only sell 30ml like mine, priced as if it were 50ml or 100ml. Very powdery and delicate. Perhaps too subtle for me; little trail and only 2-4 hours duration. However, in its first 20 minutes when it’s intense, it’s true beauty. Perhaps the later phases are the gothic part: the beauty fades progressively and soon it will be just a memory. Tempus fugit.
Momo135
In my country, I could only get it at a high price, but I was curious; I like iris and the gothic comments. Luckily, I found it in an old perfumery at an incredible price. The label said 1999… I bought it without testing and was scared when I tried it: first impression ‘dead flowers’, I thought it was wrong, but then came out the powdery iris and a mysterious aura. I use it now, my grandmother and I agree: it smells like old make-up. It’s nothing refreshing; I don’t feel the fruits. It’s beautiful. Definitely gothic, but not severe or dark—it’s the charming goth of Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice or an Emilie Autumn show. I liked a comment: it didn’t decide if it was opera or western; it sums it up well: carefree, curious, dramatic but not heavy. Adorable with a Victorian air. Lasts decently for the price; 6 hours passed and I still smell it, though closer to the skin; if I could get another, I’d buy it without doubt. The trail isn’t huge, but I feel it constantly, and in the end, that’s what matters.
FranSeatJones.
Simply the only fragrance (alongside Cartier’s Must) that I wished would end. Ugh, what exhaustion… It doesn’t smell bad; quite the opposite. What began delicate and shy became powerful and penetrating (not a bad thing, mind you) and simply wasn’t what I was looking for. Total potency. The first few times (blind buys) it would have congested me. On skin, it turns vinegary (and I assure you, it’s authentic and perfect). Now I believe what I read: there are fragrances that aren’t for you, and this definitely wasn’t one. Totally gothic bottle vibe. I imagine a mortician from Adam’s using it, certainly (without getting swept up in the aesthetic). Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I buy it again? Absolutely not. It has something special… If you dare and have the opportunity, I invite you to try it on skin.
27141323
An acidic citrus opening of orange and loquat with green notes that, over time, explodes into an intense floral heart dominated by iris, while retaining a sweet fruity base and leaving wood and sandalwood in the background. It’s a powdery, sweet floral but with a mystery that reminds me of Coraline crossing into the other world: it seems normal with fruits and flowers, but then it becomes something more—an aroma of old make-up and lipstick, with something vintage and perhaps not quite as lovely as button eyes. The bottle screams intrigue. It lasts about 6 hours on skin; the trail is moderate for the first hour and then drops to skin-level.
necano
My mother had a bottle back around 2000 and was delighted. It was the first time we smelled a powdery perfume and she became so fond of it that she followed this up with Amour de Clarins and Flower by Kenzo. For her and for me, this perfume discovered a new genre for us. The iris note is sensational and adds that oriental touch one expects from a Chinese designer. Why is it categorised as gothic? I can only think it’s because of the bottle.
FranSeatJones.
A complex aroma by notes but simple in essence. Very wearable. Like Prada’s Iris Cedre (not by scent). Undoubtedly, anyone could like it. It doesn’t stand out as fruity-floral or woody. Super clean and pleasant. It doesn’t have a great trail but lasts a long time on skin. I think it’s beautiful—that’s the word—and even though I’m fascinated by super intrusive scents. I don’t know if I’ll repeat, but certainly, I’ll enjoy it.
FranSeatJones.
It’s a very complex scent due to its notes yet simple in effect, extremely wearable. It doesn’t stand out as floral, fruity or woody; it’s super clean and pleasant. It doesn’t have a great trail but lasts incredibly long on the skin. I find it absolutely beautiful. Although I’m usually fascinated by super intrusive scents, I’m not sure if I’ll repurchase, but I certainly will enjoy it.
largodomingo
The best fragrance ever created, in my opinion.
Anama21
I simply love it!