Issey Miyake 2023 EDP

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A Drop d'Issey Essentielle

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Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. A Drop d'Issey Essentielle opens with Green Notes, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk and Magnolia. Issey Miyake's A Drop d'Issey Essentielle carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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A Drop d'Issey Essentielle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes100%
Heartas listed
Sea Water56%
Lilac44%
Baseas listed
Magnolia55%
Musk45%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A Drop d'Issey Essentielle opens with a rush of dewy green leaves, evoking the crispness of a garden after rain. A delicate heart of lilac and aquatic notes flows into soft magnolia and translucent musk, with subtle hints of salt lending a mineral edge. The overall effect is pure, airy, and serene-a gentle floral bouquet suspended in fresh, watery air. Its light sillage and natural vibe make it an effortless companion for daily wear and moments of quiet reflection.

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