Sui Dreams

Sui Dreams is a floral citrus feminine from Anna Sui, composed by Philippe Romano and released in 2000. Flowers and citrus are what everyone describes, with spice, sweetness and wood each noted by about two thirds and a leathery touch by a third.

The opening is bright and orchard-fresh: bitter orange and mandarin give a tangy zest, and nectarine adds a soft, juicy sweetness. The heart is a gentle bouquet of freesia, rose and Chinese peony, light and slightly dewy, with peach lending a rounded fruitiness. The base is more complex than the top suggests: Tahitian vanilla for softness, cedar for a dry woodiness, and anise with nutmeg for a warm, faintly liquorice spice.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with a minority finding it weak, and sillage is moderate to intimate. It is voted mainly for spring and autumn and more for daytime. It suits someone who likes a cheerful fruity floral with an unexpectedly spicy, woody finish, worn casually through the milder seasons.

Sui Dreams — unisex fragrance by Anna Sui (released 2000). Top notes: Nectarine, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot. Heart notes: Peach, Freesia, Chinese Peony, Rose. Base notes: Tahitian Vanilla, Musk, Nutmeg, Anise, Sandalwood, Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database