A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum vs Shahd Eau de Parfum

A Drop d'Issey

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
2021	Year	2023
££	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 - Shahd Eau de Parfum

A radiant, creamy yellow floral with surprising heft, Shahd is a crowd-pleasing scent that punches well above its price point. It's got that 'rich lady' appeal without the hefty price tag, making it a brilliant blind buy for most. Some find it a bit too loud or mature, but for many, it's a confident, sunny hug in a bottle.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	1%
Floral	30%	42%
Fruity	0%	5%
Green	2%	1%
Sweet	34%	32%
Warm	10%	9%
Woody	9%	7%
Earthy	4%	3%
Animalic	11%	15%
Fresh	17%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Almond 57% Rose 43%

Only in Shahd Eau de Parfum

Frangipani 51% Ylang-Ylang 49%

Shared Notes

Solar Note 21% vs 53%

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Lilac 23% Jasmine 20% Star Anise 18% Orange Blossom 18%

Only in Shahd Eau de Parfum

Tuberose 47%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 29%

Vanilla 26% vs 26%

Cedar 22% vs 20%

Only in A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Ambroxan 24%

Only in Shahd Eau de Parfum

Amber 24%

Accords

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum Shahd Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

100%

Yellow Floral

91%

Tropical

81%

Woody

74%

Tuberose

72%

50%

Sweet

71%

70%

Musky

68%

40%

Powdery

66%

65%

Fresh

White Floral

64%

Vanilla

62%

45%

Nutty

Floral shared

100%

Yellow Floral

91%

Tropical

81%

Woody

74%

Tuberose

72%

Sweet shared

50%

71%

Musky shared

70%

68%

Powdery shared

40%

66%

Fresh

65%

White Floral

64%

Vanilla

62%

Nutty

45%

Performance

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum Shahd 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.

Shahd Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Shahd is highly versatile, thanks to its balanced floral and creamy elements. While its strong projection might make it a bit much for some offices, its refined character suits casual and date settings perfectly. Its elegance also allows it to transition well into formal occasions.