Fragrance comparison

A Drop d'Issey vs Love At First Sight

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,951 ratings analysed

6 wins

A Drop d'Issey

Issey Miyake

4.033,459 votes

Rank #26,025 FloralAlmond

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Love At First Sight

Une Nuit Nomade

3.80492 votes

Rank #10,573 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Drop d'Issey takes 6 of 7 categories.

A Drop d'Issey
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Love At First Sight
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Drop d'Issey6/7

Love At First Sight1/7

Ratings & consensus: A Drop d'Issey
Community sentiment: A Drop d'Issey
Longevity: A Drop d'Issey
Sillage & projection: A Drop d'Issey
Value for money: A Drop d'Issey
Versatility: A Drop d'Issey
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Love At First Sight

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Drop d'IsseyIssey Miyake

Love At First SightUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 3,459 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

3,459 votes

32%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

492 votes

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityA Drop d'Issey

SillageA Drop d'Issey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

almond92%

musky84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fresh88%

tropical77%

sweet65%

fruity53%

amber42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Almond MilkDamask Rose

Heart

LilacSolar NotesJasmineStar AniseOrange Blossom

Base

MuskVanillaAmbroxanAtlas Cedar

Notes

LilacPassionfruitAcáciaAmbroxan

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLilac and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Love At First Sight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,025

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,573

PerfumerElia Chiche

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerLove At First SightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Drop d'Issey opens with a splash of sweet almond milk paired with crushed Damask rose petals. The fragrance quickly settles into a heart of wet lilac, jasmine, and orange blossom. Solar notes warm the florals on skin, while a pinch of star anise adds subtle spice beneath the surface. As the hours pass, the scent dr…

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Love At First Sight by Une Nuit Nomade captures the vivid feeling of burying your face into a blooming lilac bush after a spring rainstorm. It opens with an energetic jolt. Sharp, tart passionfruit cuts straight through the cool floral air, providing a splash of tangy tropical fruitiness without any sugary syrup. With…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Drop d'Issey or Love At First Sight?

A Drop d'Issey takes 6 of 7 categories. A Drop d'Issey is rated 4.03/5 from 3,459 votes; Love At First Sight is rated 3.80/5 from 492 votes. Choose A Drop d'Issey for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Love At First Sight for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Drop d'Issey or Love At First Sight?

They last about the same: A Drop d'Issey 62/100, Love At First Sight 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Drop d'Issey or Love At First Sight?

Projection is very close: A Drop d'Issey 50/100, Love At First Sight 49/100 for sillage.

Do A Drop d'Issey and Love At First Sight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Lilac and Ambroxan.

Is A Drop d'Issey or Love At First Sight better for summer or winter?

For summer, Love At First Sight is the stronger pick. For winter, A Drop d'Issey is the stronger pick. Love At First Sight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Drop d'Issey and Love At First Sight?

A Drop d'Issey has top notes of Almond Milk and Damask Rose, heart notes of Lilac, Solar Notes, Jasmine and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Atlas Cedar. Love At First Sight features Lilac, Passionfruit, Acácia and Ambroxan.