A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum vs Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

A Drop d'Issey

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
2021	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

A Drop d'Issey is a radiant, contemporary floral with a dreamy lilac-almond core, wrapped in soft musk and a creamy, almost transparent sweetness. Understated yet memorable, it is the essence of gentle modern femininity.

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Our Verdict - Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

This is a clean-girl staple for those who want to smell subtly pristine, but don't expect it to turn heads from across the room. It’s a beautifully blended skin scent, perfect for personal enjoyment, though its fleeting performance is a constant source of community angst.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	0%
Floral	30%	35%
Fruity	0%	2%
Green	2%	5%
Sweet	34%	31%
Warm	10%	5%
Woody	9%	12%
Earthy	4%	0%
Animalic	11%	18%
Fresh	17%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

A Drop d'Issey EdP

Musk 12 EdP

Notes

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Almond 57% Rose 43%

Only in Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

Freesia 51% Lotus 49%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 19% vs 33%

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Lilac 23% Solar Note 22% Star Anise 18% Orange Blossom 18%

Only in Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

Musk 67%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 26% vs 57%

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Musk 28% Ambroxan 24% Cedar 22%

Only in Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 43%

Accords

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

90%

70%

Musky

100%

40%

Powdery

90%

Vanilla

74%

65%

Fresh

Woody

52%

50%

Sweet

46%

White Floral

48%

45%

Nutty

Aquatic

45%

Floral shared

100%

90%

Musky shared

70%

100%

Powdery shared

40%

90%

Vanilla

74%

Fresh

65%

Woody

52%

Sweet shared

50%

46%

White Floral

48%

Nutty

45%

Aquatic

45%

Performance

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The airy, floral, and fresh almond-milk character is ideal for spring and summer, while the musky-vanillic drydown gives it some versatility for early fall. Its light, breezy structure feels less suited for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Soft projection and clean, fresh musky-floral notes make it perfect for office and casual wear. Its subtle powdery sweetness is inviting for close encounters or dates but too understated for formal or sporty scenarios.

Musk 12 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, inoffensive musky and floral accords, combined with its notoriously weak projection and longevity, make it ideal for office or casual wear where a subtle presence is preferred. It's often highlighted as a 'bedtime' or 'fresh out of the shower' scent, further cementing its low-key suitability.