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A Drop d'Issey Essentielle Eau de Parfum bottle A Drop d'Issey Essentielle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
First Love Eau de Parfum bottle First Love EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Drop d'Issey Essentielle EDP
A Drop d'Issey Essentielle is a quietly radiant green-floral that sparkles with aquatic freshness, perfect for those seeking an airy, understated scent that feels like a breath of spring.
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Our Verdict - First Love EDP
If you're after a clean, inoffensive, fresh floral that smells uncannily like Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but for a fraction of the price, this is for you. Just don't expect it to last.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A Drop d'Issey Essentielle EDP
First Love EDP

Notes

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle
First Love
Only in A Drop d'Issey Essentielle
Green 100%
Only in First Love
Violet Leaf 100%
Only in A Drop d'Issey Essentielle
Sea Water 56% Lilac 44%
Only in First Love
Lily Of The Valley 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 100%
Only in A Drop d'Issey Essentielle
Magnolia 55%

Accords

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle First Love
95%
Floral
85%
Green
73%
80%
Aquatic
65%
50%
Musky
79%
Ozonic
78%
30%
Fresh
72%
60%
Aromatic
Powdery
55%
35%
Salty
95%
Green shared
85%
73%
Aquatic shared
80%
65%
Musky shared
50%
79%
78%
Fresh shared
30%
72%
60%
55%
35%

Performance

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle First Love
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The light, green, aquatic-floral composition fits best in spring and summer, evoking freshness and watery airiness that shine in warmer weather. Its delicacy is less suited for the depth of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its subtle projection and fresh character make it ideal for office, casual, and daytime wear, never overwhelming. Works for sport and low-key dates, but lacks the boldness for formal evening occasions.

First Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive profile and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual daytime activities where you want a subtle scent. It's not one for making a strong statement on a date or at a formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, aquatic, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle EDP
First Love EDP
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