A Drop d'Issey vs N 8
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Drop d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories.
A Drop d'IsseyChoose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
N 8Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Drop d'Issey4/7
N 83/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A Drop d'Issey
- Community sentiment
- A Drop d'Issey
- Longevity
- N 8
- Sillage & projection
- A Drop d'Issey
- Value for money
- A Drop d'Issey
- Versatility
- N 8
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- N 8
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Drop d'IsseyIssey MiyakeN 8MorphWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 3,459 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
3,459 votes
29%Love
33%Like
25%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
172 votes
Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityN 8
SillageA Drop d'Issey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA Drop d'IsseyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
almond92%
musky84%
fresh77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
floral91%
violet83%
iris74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, musky and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Almond MilkDamask Rose
Heart
LilacSolar NotesJasmineStar AniseOrange Blossom
Base
MuskVanillaAmbroxanAtlas Cedar
Top15-30 mins
LilacTuscan Iris
Heart2-4 hrs
Parma VioletDamask Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Lilac and Vanilla. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter65
Day100
Night47
Category winnerN 8Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,077
PerfumerAne Ayo
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,167
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerN 8Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA 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…
Reviews →Morph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A Drop d'Issey or N 8?
A Drop d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories. A Drop d'Issey is rated 4.03/5 from 3,459 votes; N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes. Choose A Drop d'Issey for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A Drop d'Issey or N 8?
They last about the same: N 8 64/100, A Drop d'Issey 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A Drop d'Issey or N 8?
Projection is very close: A Drop d'Issey 50/100, N 8 48/100 for sillage.
Do A Drop d'Issey and N 8 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Lilac and Vanilla.
Is A Drop d'Issey or N 8 better for summer or winter?
For summer, A Drop d'Issey is the stronger pick. For winter, N 8 is the stronger pick. N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Drop d'Issey and N 8?
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. N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.
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