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anna-sui Tin House Forbidden Affair for women
Anna Sui

Tin House Forbidden Affair for women

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · 2013 · womens

Anna Sui built her fashion house on a reputation for gothic romance and theatrical aesthetics, translating that sensibility into fragrance since the 1990s. Her scents tend toward the dark and layered, avoiding straightforward prettiness in favor of complexity and attitude.

Tin House Forbidden Affair opens with black currant and red currant, immediately establishing a tart, slightly jammy character before lemon adds brightness. The heart shifts into pomegranate and raspberry, deepening the fruit profile while a substantial rose accord enters, giving the composition floral weight without sentimentality. Cedar and musk anchor the base, with violet adding a powdery coolness that keeps the fragrance from becoming cloying despite its fruit-forward DNA.

This is a fruity floral with real structure, suited to someone who appreciates berries and florals but wants them treated with restraint. The balance between sweetness and dry woodiness makes it versatile enough for office wear while the pomegranate and rose heart keeps it interesting. It works year-round, though the currant opening feels particularly appealing in cooler months. Explore The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader for similar options.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
25%
Fresh
25%
Floral
100%
Rose
80%
Fruity
100%
Aromatic
58%
Woody
58%
Musky
60%
Powdery
58%
Sweet
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Currant
Black Currant
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Red Currant
Red Currant
Bright, tart, and slightly sweet, red currant has a vivid fruitiness with more sharpness than strawberry and more brightness than blackcurrant. It reads as energetic and refreshing, adding a clean, slightly acidic sweetness to fruity and floral compositions. Used when a bright, fresh berry note is needed.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Bright, slightly tart, and jewel-red, pomegranate in perfumery adds a vivid, clean fruitiness with a slightly astringent quality that keeps it from being simply sweet. It reads as simultaneously fresh and exotic. Often used in contemporary fragrances where its Middle Eastern associations add a modern luxuriousness.
Raspberry
Raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom86% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

🏡
The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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Scent Profile
Citrus25%Fresh25%Floral100%Rose80%Fruity100%
Fragrance Family
Floral
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anna-sui Tin House Forbidden Affair for women— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

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$39.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does anna-sui Tin House Forbidden Affair for women smell like? +
Anna Sui built her fashion house on a reputation for gothic romance and theatrical aesthetics, translating that sensibility into fragrance since the 1990s. Her scents tend toward the dark and layered, avoiding straightforward prettiness in favor of complexity and attitude. Tin House Forbidden Affair opens with black currant and red currant, immediately establishing a tart, slightly jammy character before lemon adds brightness. The heart shifts into pomegranate and raspberry, deepening the fruit profile while a substantial rose accord enters, giving the composition floral weight without sentimentality. Cedar and musk anchor the base, with violet adding a powdery coolness that keeps the fragrance from becoming cloying despite its fruit-forward DNA. This is a fruity floral with real structure, suited to someone who appreciates berries and florals but wants them treated with restraint. The balance between sweetness and dry woodiness makes it versatile enough for office wear while the pomegranate and rose heart keeps it interesting. It works year-round, though the currant opening feels particularly appealing in cooler months. Explore The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader for similar options.
What are the notes in anna-sui Tin House Forbidden Affair for women? +
Top: Black Currant, Lemon, Red Currant. Heart: Pomegranate, Raspberry, Rose. Base: Cedar, Musk, Violet.
What fragrance family is Tin House Forbidden Affair for women? +
anna-sui Tin House Forbidden Affair for women belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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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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