A Drop d'Issey

Almond milk and damask rose make a most beautiful opening note, creamy and floral. The rose is very delicate (so unlike the damask variety I am used to), and almond is neither bitter nor screechy, but flows beautifully, carrying rose petals on its gentle waves. Solar notes are fresh and playful, and give an immediate sensation of joy and contentment. The classic song "And I'm Feeling Good" would be most appropriate here. Lilac starts blooming under the sun, mauve and luscious, very well replicated, with its bitterness, taken away by the orange blossom and star anise. This is why I cannot call this lilac a photorealistic one, but still a very beautiful execution on the impressionist side. Jasmine is imperceptible to me; could be because I am better tuned for the compositions where it leads rather than plays a supportive role. The top and the heart blend beautifully together, shimmering as a gauze or chiffon-like fabric in mauve-pink with the golden sheen. It is light, exquisite and a very feminine creation. Projection is close to skin, almost intimate but with good depth and intensity. You will not have the fragrance trailing behind you or wrapping itself around the others, and this makes "A Drop d'Issey" a very versatile fragrance, perfectly wearable during all seasons, environments and occasions. What is more, it is not the type that is "age appropriate". The scent is both uplifting and comforting and will suit anyone who wants some of that. Drydown is mostly vanilla wresting over the downy musk with cedar adding just a touch of woody spice in the most subtle of ways. "A Drop d'Issey" could easily be an olfactory expression of a Pre-Raphaelite movement, like an 1880 "Wreath of Roses" by Marie Spartali Stillman or the 1908 "Soul of the Rose" also known as "My Sweet Rose" by John William Waterhouse.

this was a total blind buy for me as it was heavily reduced because of it discontinuing :( this entire scent profile isnt at all what i usually gravitate towards, hell even the packaging and bottle didnt overly appeal to me. id seen a few perfume tiktoks talking about it in a very poetic way and it garnered my attention from there. first impressions were mixed, i adored the smell. the soft lilac nuances, mixed with the creamy lactones was gorgeous - but i wasnt overly sure it matched my vibe in any way. i dont usually like almond notes in perfumes, but from what i understand is that lilacs have a slightly almond-like profile to them so this fragrance doesnt come off as too almond forward, thanks to the floral facets dancing around playfully throughout. but the smell intrigued me so much i had to continue playing with her.. next day i showered, moisturised and made sure i had skin clean of any other fragrance, and boom. i am in love. shes calming yet energising, nostalgic and yet new and playful. she smells like sunshine peeping through sheer curtains on a warm springs day, the window open allowing in the scent of fresh florals and sunny air. shes simple, yet strangely complex all at once. intriguing, yet not mysterious. i fear i may have to buy a few backup bottles to pray i never run out of this beauty. i cant believe shes being discontinued :( a real gem.

This. This is what they mean when they say “a perfume that smells like Nivea lotion” or “a perfume that smells like you’ve just taken a shower” or “a perfume that simply smells clean”. I have quite a few in that category (Noa, Pure Poison, True Love) and I love each of them, but this one is the epitome of stepping out of a steamy shower and slathering lotion on your body. This is calm and comforting but oh so elegant all at the same time. This is what your aunt’s guest bedroom smells like - yes, that rich aunt of yours who always wears white and is dressed like she’s ready to step out of the house anytime, the one who has fluffy towels and miniature lotions in her guest bathroom. You take an indulgent shower, using those fancy bath products you’d never have bought for yourself, and then when you lie down on those crisp white sheets, and look outside the window through sheer white gauzy curtains, you smile because life’s beautiful. You smell good, and you feel sorted. I know some people have an issue with the bottle and the atomiser but I actually love how this looks like a drop of water because it represents the scent itself so well! This is pristine and pretty. This is what I’d reach for on days when I actually don’t want to wear perfume. My fourth Issey Miyake, and a favourite after L’eau D’Issey Rose & Rose.

I love everything about this lilac-almond concoction except for the bottle, which is awkward and unlovely, especially its alarmingly skinlike rubber atomizer-sprayer up top. But who cares about the lousy mechanics when the scent is this good? I should have discovered A Drop d'Issey years ago because it's right up my alley. Since childhood I have been an inveterate shameless lilac huffer and think nothing of burying my face in the blossoms and inhaling until I'm about to pass out. A Drop d'Issey is very lilac forward, even though it's not quite as photorealistic as the tragically discontinued French Lilac EDP by Pacifica (the body/hair mist remains available for now, at least). I'd say A Drop simulates the lilac note not as a soliflore but as part of a bouquet, along the same lines as the lilac in the original Estee Lauder Pleasures, only less crowded. The almond note imparts a bit of that expensive-body-lotion vibe, and no complaints there. Update: It surprises me that Pleasures doesn't appear on the list of similar perfumes. I suppose it's the dominant lilac note, but I find these frags extremely similar, especially on skin. I'd say A Drop d'Issey is creamier and has more lilac, but chances are that you'll like one if you like the other.

I wanted a unique perfume which does not smell like any roses or citruses or woody or spicy. An everyday wear. This fits the bill to a T. A true lilac scent. Upon initial spray on my wrist, I can smell lilac and almond notes and bit of the anise. Initial projection lasts on my skin for around half hour. Then comes the magical dry down which is amazing with lot of soapy notes coming in. That's kind of addictive and makes it a clean girl scent - powdery and creamy. Further dries down to musk and vanilla. Love that as well. However, does not project. I have to sniff my arm to be able to smell the perfume. Becomes a skin scent pretty soon. Got it at a huge discount so value for money. Lasts for 2-3 hours post which you need to respray. Spraying on clothes makes the scent last much longer...however the dry down is way toned down on clothes in my opinion. It's quite lilac forward on clothes. It's not screechy and attention grabbing. I love it as an everyday perfume.

it smells like a comforting hug in a beautiful meadow of flowers on a summer evening... i unfortunately don’t really smell the almond milk or any creaminess all i smell is beautiful florals specially the lilac. this is my first floral perfume that i bought myself and i blind bought it and it didn’t disappoint at all, i usually go for gourmand vanilla scents but this really is so pretty, light and fresh and perfect for spring and summer ♡ the longevity is also amazing for the price, 2 sprays in the morning and i can still smell it in the evening and the smell only gets better. i also ordered a sample of fraiche which was the one from this collection that i originally wanted because i am absolutely in love with aquatic and rain scents but lots of the reviews were saying they much prefer the original so i thought i’d try the original first. in conclusion i love this perfume so much, such a comforting summery scent and if ur a fan of florals u will love this ♡♡

I’m a sucker for Lilac, So of course this is a love for me. Such an alluring clean, Fresh and creamy scent. The Lilac here, Paired with Almond Milk, Solar notes, Star Anise etc. is genuinely unique, It really stands on its own. Great performance on my skin. The bottle is very well made, I wish it came with a display stand though. I’ve seen it may be getting discontinued? That doesn’t make much sense, It seems popular, And has only been out for a few years. The best stuff always gets the axe, It seems. Also, I agree with the review below, This smells nothing like Fancy, They aren’t even in the same league, And I own both. The closest to A Drop, Is Trussardi My Scent, Another beautiful Lilac dominant fragrance. Not dupes but similar in ways. I’ll probably add the Fraiche flanker from this line to my collection soon, It sounds lovely. To all who love or are curious about it, Grab this while it’s still available!

Absolutely stunning lilac fragrance. There is something so deeply comforting and nostalgic about this perfume. Soft and clean floral, this has quickly become my daily driver. I feel like it’s appropriate for so many different occasions and perfect for someone looking for a daily wear perfume. A Drop d’Issey upon first spray is creamy and floral, the unusual pairing of almond milk and lilac envelope the senses like a warm and clean linens dried in the sun. The lactonic almond does dissipate after a few minutes and almost turns into a cotton-ey, musky floral. I never stop smelling the lilac. The ambroxan and cedar base lend it a very subtle and spicy scent, barely perceptible in the silage but very, very close to the skin. Highly recommend! I found it at a very affordable price and this is a must have for any clean, floral fragrance lover.

So pretty! This is a soft, powdery lilac that is very true to the scent of the flower. It is clean without being soapy. It is light and airy and uplifting. While some lilac fragrances evoke a dewy watery lilac, this one calls forth the drier, warmer aspect of the flower. The feeling I have is of standing next to a blooming lilac bush on sunny, slightly breezy day - the blossoms are very slightly past their peak, but still robust - and you are not putting your face right into the flowers, but letting the gentle breeze waft their scent to you as the air dances around your face. I do detect the almond note separately, but mainly if I put my nose right to my skin. It's not a primary influence overall, and I feel that the true function of the almond is to support the lilac-blossom realism and add some 3-dimensionality to it.

This is my dad's go-to fragrance brand. I trusted the quality enough for a Blind buy. This is a strong almond musk at first spray. Well, I smell the almond throughout & its not my favorite... it reminds me of oatmeal breakfasts from when I was poor lmao but soon the creamy notes come in & its a delicious experience, pastry-like. Feels like you took a long, hot shower in the spotless bath at your aunt's large apartment & used her expensive cream that one time she let you sleep over because as usual, you were late for your train. She wore a cream silk nightgown and shooed you away when her lover dropped by. You eavesdropped, fascinated, confused as to how one could laugh so loud but whisper softly.. you understand now though.. discreet sillage.. this is for the ones you love most. 8 hours on skin & 24h on clothes

Clean girl 🤍 Soft powdery almond with delicate lilac. Such a unique yet easy scent to wear, I enjoy this after a shower, on a hot day and for work because it's inoffensive. People may think they're smelling your body care products or laundry detergent. I've had compliments from three ladies on this, two from colleagues and one from a stranger in a supermarket who all said they like how clean and fresh I smell. I sprayed it on my top before going to work and I could still smell it on that top 2 days later so it definitely lasts on textiles. I'm on my second bottle of this and I've ordered a back up because I believe it's been discontinued unfortunately. This is what I wanted Byredo Blanche to be. In fact if Byredo bottled up this juice and slapped their name on it I'm sure it would be a bestseller

This is a true lilac indeed. Very lilac dominant but complex and nuanced. I must disagree with the white floral - it comes off way more as a yellow floral to me. Very solar, warm and comforting! Smells like 30 degree summer afternoon with a nice breeze. The almond milk notes start to show with the dry down, but it opens very strikingly floral and give off the vibe of a body lotion or body wash. It's clean smelling but not in an aquatic fresh sense. It feels like taking a nice shower after a day out at the beach in the summer, and you're all clean and moisturized but still a bit hot. The dry down is very interesting: it has a lingering spicy scent that stays in your nose after you breath out. I'm personally not a huge fan of ambroxan usually but the milkiness and spicy notes work very well.

Sadly, I don't get any lilac, or at least nothing resembling any lilac flowers I've ever encountered. It's very different from other Issey Miyakes - I think the only one I've smelt without the IM signature aquatic note. The creamy almond and solar notes are moreish, and it's well blended outside of the Star Anise - this note put me off at first as I've never been a fan, but this fluffy puppy has really seduced me over time. The more I wear it the more I like it. I love wearing it to bed and on a cooler day to the office. It's comforting and approachable but unique at the same time, it feels.... fluffy and soft, like a sophisticated cloud. It's got some edible notes but isn't particularly sweet doesn't read as gourmand. Sad it's discontinued as we are becoming fast friends!

I got this perfume as a gift a few years back for my mom because she has always loved lilacs; she would always go out and pick some fresh wild lilacs as soon as they started to bloom. It's so hard to find not only lilac-scented goods (perfume, candles, etc.), but lilac done WELL. I was so ecstatic when I found this. Now that I'm hearing it's being tragically discontinued, I decided to pick up a bottle for myself on clearance. While almond milk is definitely there, to me it is just in the background to give it a lactonic, creamy depth, but the lilac is most certainly the star of the show. I'm not generally a floral perfume lover (I tend to love vanillas, spices, aromatics, etc.) but this is done so beautifully and is balanced. BRING HER BACK!

Do not blind buy. This is Lilac done right, "FINALLY"- we all say in unison. I was scouring the market for Lilac perfume for ages and this one is just IT. On the first spritz it smells exactly like Lilac, I would even say better than Lilac, because the flower in nature is kinda flat, lets be real, fresh Lilac is nice but flat. But here, the Lilac is supported with other white florals and it gains legs, it grows. It is so thought out, I feel like this is someones love child, like someone REALLY worked on this and knew, for whom this is. And thats what I want, I want to feel like I am buying someones art and this IS art. Its heavenly chic. Purple silk, pearls, clean skin, long hair, wicker basket for picnic, cycling throught countryside.

Do NOT buy this fragrance. Please. Save it ALL for me! This is simply gorgeous. There is nothing harsh about this. There it does not smell like licorice, in fact I had to really try hard to detect the star anise. It also smells nothing like dove soap. What it does smell like is lilacs and Almond milk. It is divine! It's balmy......solar and creamy. It smells to me of summer. I grew up in Atlantic Canada where Lilacs bloomed early in summer. This fragrance is so incredibly comforting and creamy. It's sillage is definitely an arms length and leaves a wonderful trail. It's not a complex scent.....so for those who like a fragrance that develops, this is fairly linear, but it doesn't NEED to be complex because it is just so beautiful.

I randomly tested this in Sephora some months ago, and damn did it bring memories back. I was transported back to my childhood backyard, with the sun shining through the leaves, the wind carrying the smell of lilacs to my nostrils. Didn't think a fragrance could catch the exact smell of this flower in such a photorealistic way. I planned on buying it next spring, but the announcement of it being discontinued brought the fear of missing out out of me. So I bought it at a more than reasonable price from a not so known retail shop, and I don't regret it a single bit. I can't smell any of the notes listed, my nose gets only the lilac, but I don't find it to be a problem. It's sooo long lasting and projecting really well.

For spring I wanted a lilac perfume as I think this flower to be the quintessential spring flower. I love en passant by Frederic Malle, a dewy rained on lilac, foto realistic and green (especially in the dry down). Drop d’issey is similar. It’s not green per se, and not as watery as en passant. It’s more creamy in the opening. The dry down is more soapy and body lotion like. It reminds me of gardenia by Chanel and I was surprised of the lack of a gardenia note. Overall a very safe and likable scent. Perfect for spring! And a very affordable alternative to en passant by Frederic Malle, an amazing lilac perfume retailing at about 250 euros. It definitely deserves more love! A hidden gem perfect for spring!

Lilac almond and star anise in the best way possible I really love those almond lilac violet iris purple flowers anise musky purple floral like fragrance ( such as Chloé Love ) And this thing in the air caught me hypnotized im shocked In the paper it smells like a jasminy warm lilac with a fresh spicy star anise makes it really uplifting and unique And the almond in the opening is making magic A powdery really baby powder like and cold refreshing floral fragrance with undertone of fresh anise that makes me say woowww everytime i take a sniff its just like getting hugged by the most warmhearted person in the world also i get somthing like a dry coconut similar to the coconut used in crystal noir versace

Very floral and surprisingly strong — one spray is enough for me. It smells like sunshine and blooming flowers, with a beautiful, rounded base. I get a slightly aquatic feeling, but it's subtle and never takes over. It evokes a sunny afternoon by a lake surrounded by blooming lilacs and lily-of-the-valley. Also, despite what many people say, I don't find the almond milk and creamy notes to be particularly dominant. They're definitely there, but more as a soft, comforting backdrop that supports the lilac, orange blossom, and the other floral notes rather than defining the fragrance. Really sad they are discontinuing it now that I found my spring and summer signature scent, I'm gonna buy another bottle.