A Drop d’Issey feels like a ray of morning light held inside a single droplet, opening with a creamy splash of almond milk brightened by a petal soft rose, then blooming into airy lilac wrapped in sunlit facets and gentle white flowers, before settling on a modern veil of musk, vanilla, ambroxan, and cedar that wears luminous, soothing, and quietly addictive from daytime to after hours.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2021. Perfumer Ane Ayo.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Almond Milk, Damask Rose
Heart: Lilac, Solar Notes, Jasmine, Star Anise, Orange Blossom
Base: Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan, Atlas Cedar
Story and Positioning
Conceived as the journey from water to a single drop, the fragrance translates a “solar lilac” impression over a silky almond milk glow and clean musks, presenting a soft focus floral that feels tender yet radiant. If you enjoy luminous lilac styles like Aerin Lilac Path or the creamy floral comfort of Amouage Lilac Love, this offers a similarly cuddly mood with a contemporary, weightless finish. The Drop line later expanded with Eau de Parfum Fraîche and Essentielle, exploring rain-washed freshness and dew-kissed clarity while keeping the signature lilac twist.
Bottle and Design
Shaped as a sleek, rounded droplet with an optical lens effect, the bottle magnifies light and surrounding details as you tilt it. A white lacquered backplate gives a clean, minimal look, while the heavy glass disk sits reassuringly stable, and the smooth rim offers a comfortable grip for precise sprays. The design underscores the idea of seeing the world differently through a single drop.
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Beauté Prestige International trading as Shiseido EMEA
Address: 56A Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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