Issey Miyake 2022 EDP

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A Drop d’Issey Fraîche

by Ane Ayo

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Issey Miyake A Drop d’Issey Fraîche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Ane Ayo. A Drop d’Issey Fraîche opens with Rain, settles into a heart of Rose, Lilac, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan, Dreamwood, and Cedar. Issey Miyake's A Drop d’Issey Fraîche carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A Drop d’Issey Eau de Parfum Fraîche delivers a serene rain-soaked floral freshness, airy and luminous, perfect for spring or office wear. Effortlessly clean, never cloying, it’s a modern aquatic for lovers of subtle beauty.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
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A Drop d’Issey Fraîche Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain100%
Heartas listed
Lilac36%
Rain36%
Rose27%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan36%
Dreamwood33%
Cedar31%

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 watery, rain and lilac facets burst with airy freshness and delicate florals, making it ideal for spring and summer - it would feel too light and sheer for cold winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its soft projection and clean aquatic profile make it perfect for office or casual wear, while its subtle floral charm can suit daytime dates - but it lacks the richness 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Imagine the first gentle spring rain - A Drop d’Issey Fraîche captures that sensation in a bottle. A crystalline wash of rain accord and watery notes soaks delicate lilac and rose petals, all resting on a soft, barely-woody musk and ambrox base. The effect is airy, weightless and uplifting, like dew evaporating in morning light. Never sharp or soapy, it’s a clean floral aquatic that feels like an embrace of nature’s renewal.

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Where to buy

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