Fragrance comparison

N 8 vs A Drop d'Issey

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,631 ratings analysed

N 8

Morph

3.74172 votes

Rank #18,167 PowderyFloral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

A Drop d'Issey

Issey Miyake

4.033,459 votes

Rank #28,077 FloralAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Drop d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories.

N 8
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Drop d'Issey
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

N 83/7

A Drop d'Issey4/7

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

N 8Morph

A Drop d'IsseyIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 3,459 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

172 votes

39%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

3,459 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityN 8

SillageA Drop d'Issey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value55

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral91%

violet83%

iris74%

musky65%

fresh56%

floral100%

almond92%

musky84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, musky and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacTuscan Iris

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanilla

Top

Almond MilkDamask Rose

Heart

LilacSolar NotesJasmineStar AniseOrange Blossom

Base

MuskVanillaAmbroxanAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesLilac, Damask Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerN 8Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex24

Women69

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,077

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerN 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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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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, N 8 or A Drop d'Issey?

A Drop d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories. N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes; A Drop d'Issey is rated 4.03/5 from 3,459 votes. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Drop d'Issey for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, N 8 or A Drop d'Issey?

They last about the same: N 8 64/100, A Drop d'Issey 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, N 8 or A Drop d'Issey?

Projection is very close: A Drop d'Issey 50/100, N 8 48/100 for sillage.

Do N 8 and A Drop d'Issey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Lilac, Damask Rose and Vanilla.

Is N 8 or A Drop d'Issey 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 N 8 and A Drop d'Issey?

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. 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.