A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum Fraiche

Such a good perfume, when I first sprayed it i just thought "Wow another clean perfume how unique🙄" BUT a minute later it became a smooth, rain-fresh scent, I get the "clean" part but for me its best described as "fresh" rather than clean, im used to niche realistic perfumery notes of petrichor and "water" so I wasn't expecting hyper-realistic notes but this could actually pass as a niche perfume, after a bit it smells "steamy" like a shower but not in a generic way of a "after shower clean fragrance" this IS the shower smell, the water, the shampoo bottles, the humidity, if that makes sense, a steamy running shower or a rainy ozonic cold icy atmosphere, i guess in general this is aquatic but in a realistic and gentle way, personally I get super disappointed when a fragrance that is marketed as "aquatic" is sea water/ocean note based instead of rain, water or rivers if that makes sense? So this was truly the aquatic I like, i just wish the green one would be the same but instead of the sea water accord it would be rain. Honestly its not airy but its smooth and ozonic which makes it really feel dewy and atmospheric. Really cold for some reason on me, icy even but so so delicate and naturally fresh and crisp, longevity is good too

So straight off, I don't get anything rain like here at all. It's aquatic and fresh certainly, but not anything that smells like rain. So the opening here is watery fruits, something close to a sweet melon. The lilac is less loud than in the original. This fragrance tickles my nose, I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's ambroxan, I get it much more here than in the original, which I am comparing side by side with this one, but it's nothing bad. The rose is gentle, fresh and petally, there's a light creaminess, emulating the original fragrance but it's not the same creaminess as there. In the end it's still aquatic but creamy too. This one stays a fresh scented moisturiser fragrance, there's no sunscreen like in the original. I want one of these two and I honestly can't decide, I love both. But! I like the opening better of the original and the drydown better of the fraîche... Not that either is bad. The original fragrance is certainly the more original of the two, but this is a beautiful flanker for summer.

My first purchase from the Drop line and my first Fragrantica review (yay!). This is a fantastic addition to my small catalogue of frutiger aero-esque fragrances. Bright aquatic smell with a floral hit and a light after-smell reminiscent of petrichor — all smelling somewhat artificial, which delighted me. The reviews describing the ozonic notes and synthetic-ness are not wrong, however these factors absolutely add to the experience for me. Smells like a watery, blue-green soap bubble paradise that you’d see in a childhood dream. Definitely will be wearing for whatever warm days we have left this year. Edit: After a month or so, it reads as more sharp than it did earlier, and it can be a little headache-inducing. I want to try its greener sister perfume.

I was looking for a fresh fragrance to add to my collection, it’s not my go-to type of perfume but I like to have 1 or 2 bottles; sometimes I want to smell fresh going to the gym or other exercise, climbing into a fresh bed or just to match my hair products! I smelt this in Boots and really liked it and it fit neatly into my collection! I am very fond of Issey for perfecting the “water” notes in perfume. This is not my signature scent but it’s a scent that has its place in my collection. I also like this as a night time fragrance and there are some similarities to it and Replica’s Lazy Sunday Morning which has a more lived in and sweaty allure to this. If you like this take a look at Lazy Sunday Morning and Acqua Di Gioa.

smells super clean & fresh, almost soapy on me. like stepping into the cold out of a steaming hot shower and sitting soaking wet on your newly washed bed sheets and flipping through a magazine, leaving wet fingerprints on the pages, and smiling at the wildflowers your partner picked for you earlier today. on the drydown there is a more powdery, blooming scent, but i feel like the deep watery freshness is still there, it is not too sweet or closed off imo. reminds me a lot of how i remember rituals' sakura bodywash? a really nice comforting and clean scent, could be unisex. edit: after wearing out a coiple times im a bit disappointed by the longevity, but this does last wayyyy longer on clothes and over vaseline on skin

I love the vibe its simple and clean , but i still dont know the longtively . At first its fresh watery but then it dry down into flower bomb. Edit : Its new type of feminine perfume. Most perfume designed for females are either warm and sweet or masculine. This one is one of the rare perfume that have a light cool fresh scent without being masculine. Like the light blue intense without the chemical scent. you should give this some time , dont judge it by the first note. Its my favorite everyday perfume now . It stays for a long time and has a fresh scent. The silage is not so good but enough for me maybe a 6/10. HEADACHE WARNING. If you wear it for long time But I would replace damask rose with lily of the valley

Soft and tender scent of petrichor. Freshness and powdery notes in harmony. A very nice, comforting skin scent. The lilac note doesn't dominate in this one, the watery elements soften it nicely, like a soft and warm summer rain. If you like Jo Malone Wild Bluebell like me, this is a good option with more notes and generally better value. The drydown resembles my spring-summer signature Ocean di Gioia. But Drop Fraiche is more delicate and "rainy". Maybe not the most memorable scent, but definitely pleasant and aromatherapeutic. My want list got a new member again..

Just tested this at Sephora yesterday,smell fantastic ,fresh and clean.A scent that wont offence anyone and surprisngly it last for more than 6 hour which im little surprise for a freshie . Projection and sillage is good ,you will definitely leave a scent trail of this. I saw some review saying that the smell of the perfume vanished after 30 min which i believe they got noseblind or anosmia due to ambroxan super and it also lean to unisex type of fragrance scent. The smell still noticeable on my skin even after a good shower at night. Will get a full bottle later.

My first review was based on a tester spray and I wrote that this is a skin scent. Now that I have a full bottle I can only correct my first impression. This is much stronger than that! A Drop D'Issey Fraiche has good lasting power and it leaves a heavenly scent trail on clothes and air. It smells blue. I feel I am swimming in beautiful waters, maybe under a waterfall when wearing this. I am piscean, so this is my element. This has the unique Issey Miyake aquatic touch/drop in it and it's my very favorite perfume at the moment. The best aquatic I've ever smelled!

Honestly, I find it even more pleasant and more affordable than When the Rain Stops by Maison Margiela. I’ve always loved Issey Miyake perfumes; for their price and quality, they truly stand out. They’re the kind of fragrances that always fit beautifully into any large collection, perfect for everyday wear. I never regret buying them they’re consistently enjoyable, clean, and uplifting. This Drops line, in particular, feels super creative. The bottles are stunning, and the scents are fresh, modern, and long-lasting. Such an underrated gem in my opinion.

totally feels like 'a drop d'isseys' cooler older brother who wears big t true religions and a blue pair of oakleys. i love the original drop d'issey (even as a man) however i think this may have taken over as my signature scent. smells like a fresh rainstorm is happening while i'm bathing in a freshwater lake with a vodka + elderflower soda in all the best ways. totally unisex in my eyes (or nose) only thing i would change is it lasting a bit longer, this seems a common issue with aquatic/ozonic scents xoxo aluminiumfoiled xoxo ◐ω◑

my favourite and signature scent. she's just so perfect <3 rainy, dewy wateryness, with subtle and delicate lilac, the damask rose giving it a sharp strength. it’s more than just fresh, there’s a groundedness. like a waterfall at dawn, with its water sprinkling onto a blooming lilac tree on which the dew is fresh. unique and pretty bottle, the spray is so fun. love her so much. sometimes when i feel like a little more lilac i will layer it with honore payan's 'lilas' edt (very simple, one-note, photorealistic lilac).

So.. My first real fragrance journey started here and I actually wish it just ended there. I wasn’t happy with it at first therefore I started collecting in search of my new signature scent. And god I’ve been here and there since trying this one.. I decided to just try it again for “fun”, and I just realized what a pleasure it brings. I do not agree this smells like a var freshener or masculine. The sirens are so authentic to me and it’s simple and absolutely beautiful in a clean, elegant way.

it smells like those creamy deodorants, very fresh! i bought this because everyone says its a frutiger aero scent, i agree but a very specific frutiger aero niche imo, i can imagine those "white futuristic ads with a running computerised avatar" sort of vibe instead of the nature vibe of frutiger aero,, maybe something like this: https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/4d/8d/0b/4d8d0b627eeb21e87f9d16fcfeb91c5c.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ac/4e/58/ac4e584d866d519bc8564709e76b8ca5.jpg

This is actually a beautiful smelling fragrance. Like fresh air during a very light rain. It's beautifully refreshing in a delicate way. It has a lotion type smell and watery notes with a little mint. I know mint isn't mentioned in the notes but I definitely get it. The only thing that lets it down is the performance. There's barely a 1 hour scent bubble, and after that first hour it sits very close to the skin. A shame because the general scent is lovely.

I'm a lover of a flower-wood fragrances that has a bit unisex feel, but leaning on female side. It's well blended composition where I can't pin point any note that stands out more than others. Overall it's fresh, aquatic and sweet. I expected to be more autumn fragrance for the rainy notes but everything says summer to me. Like heavy summer rain in the forest with wild flowers. Beautiful though it doesn't last long.

I love this perfume. When I smell it, I am just transported to the future we were promised (Frutiger Aero realm). This perfume is amazing, I've never smelled anything like it. If you like fresh, watery/aquatic, light floral scents, I think you will like this one. This was actually a blind buy, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. Definitely recommend.

This is lovely! If you are a fan of Issey Miyake fragrances than you will probably love this. It has the very distinct freshness that I’ve come to love from Issey. It’s got the aquatic vibes that Issey always gives out! It’s absolutely so beautiful. It is light, airy slightly unisex but much more on the female side. I love it! I got it for a steal too! :)

I think it has enough to be very unisex. A dude can pull this off or if it is used to layer. The aquatic aspect of this is well appointed. I almost smell LV Rain Tea. I'm impressed with this underrated gem. Lasts about 4 hours; expected since it's a fraiche. You can reapply throughout the day without being offensive.

A more feminine voice in comparison to something like AQVA Marine. I've been slowly collecting lilac perfumes and this does not disappoint. I've heard good things about this brand and so far everything is accurate and the scent is lovely. Going on four hours worn.