Secret Wish

Secret Wish by Anna Sui dates from 2005 and was composed by Michel Almairac. Everyone describes it as sweet, and two thirds as woody, with a minority adding musky, fresh, floral and citrus. It is a light, fruity feminine scent with a clean woody base rather than a heavy dessert.

Peach, melon and lemon open it with marigold, so the first stage is juicy, slightly green and summery. The heart is pineapple and blackcurrant over soft floral notes, where the fruit becomes a little tarter and more rounded. The base is musk with white cedar extract, sandalwood and amber, which gives a clean, warm, lightly woody finish that sits close to the skin.

Longevity is reported as moderate or weak by most wearers, and about two thirds describe projection as intimate, so it is a personal scent rather than one that announces itself. It is voted overwhelmingly for daytime, half for summer and a third for spring. It suits warm days, casual wear and anyone who wants a soft fruity scent that stays discreet.

Secret Wish — unisex fragrance by Anna Sui (released 2005). Top notes: Lemon, Melon, Peach, Marigold. Heart notes: Pineapple, Black Currant, Floral Notes. Base notes: White Cedar Extract, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database