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Anna Sui

Thorn Of A Rose

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Powdery
EDP · womens

Anna Sui is known for her eclectic, bohemian aesthetic, and her fragrance line channels that same artistic sensibility with unconventional compositions that prioritize character over mass appeal.

Thorn of a Rose opens with bright citrus and pink pepper before settling into a rich heart of damask rose and violet. The base layers in incense and patchouli, creating a smoky, earthy foundation that prevents the florals from reading as strictly romantic. The overall composition balances floral sweetness with darker, more austere elements, making it feel both classic and slightly mysterious.

This fragrance works best for someone drawn to rose compositions with a grounded, almost mineral quality. It's well-suited to cooler months or evening wear when its incense-patchouli base can shine. If you appreciate florals that aren't purely pretty, Thorn of a Rose deserves a test. You might also explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
21%
Floral
90%
Rose
100%
Woody
50%
Patchouli
60%
Earthy
100%
Powdery
36%
Spicy
70%
Balsamic
50%
Smoky
80%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Citrus
Citrus
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Damask Rose
Damask Rose
The most storied rose variety in perfumery, Rosa damascena, grown primarily in Bulgaria and Turkey, produces an oil of unparalleled depth and complexity. It is simultaneously honeyed, spicy, and slightly green, with a richness no synthetic can fully match. When you smell 'rose' in a fine fragrance, this is most often what you're smelling.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
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The MysticBest match86% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader81% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist81% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Scent Profile
Fresh21%Floral90%Rose100%Woody50%Patchouli60%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP

anna-sui Thorn Of A Rose— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does anna-sui Thorn Of A Rose smell like? +
Anna Sui is known for her eclectic, bohemian aesthetic, and her fragrance line channels that same artistic sensibility with unconventional compositions that prioritize character over mass appeal. Thorn of a Rose opens with bright citrus and pink pepper before settling into a rich heart of damask rose and violet. The base layers in incense and patchouli, creating a smoky, earthy foundation that prevents the florals from reading as strictly romantic. The overall composition balances floral sweetness with darker, more austere elements, making it feel both classic and slightly mysterious. This fragrance works best for someone drawn to rose compositions with a grounded, almost mineral quality. It's well-suited to cooler months or evening wear when its incense-patchouli base can shine. If you appreciate florals that aren't purely pretty, Thorn of a Rose deserves a test. You might also explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.
What are the notes in anna-sui Thorn Of A Rose? +
Top: Citrus, Pink Pepper. Heart: Damask Rose, Violet. Base: Incense, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Thorn Of A Rose? +
anna-sui Thorn Of A Rose belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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