Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle: released in 2023, floral, green and marine, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle dupe we found is Avatim Amaú — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avatim Amaú | 84% | about $20 (−71%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Rituals Auspicious Dragon | 82% | about $40 (−43%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Senses | 81% | about $20 (−71%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | L’Occitane Au Brésil Ninfa das Águas Encanto | 81% | about $35 (−50%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Jesus Del Pozo Esencia de Duende | 79% | about $35* (−50%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Evokes the airy green floral feel of Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, leaning into a similar fresh and aquatic atmosphere.
It shares its floral, musky and fresh accords with Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 243 community ratings.
Offers a tranquil floral and green synergy reminiscent of the serene mood in A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
It shares its aromatic accords with Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 147 community ratings.
Shares a similarly bright and crisp floral disposition, offering a gentle nod to the botanical character of A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
It shares its floral, green and fresh accords with Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 528 community ratings.
Captures a watery floral breeze that sits comfortably alongside the aquatic lilac profile found in A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
It shares its aquatic, fresh and musky accords with Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 108 community ratings.
Delivers a light, transparent botanical freshness that moves in a similar gentle sphere to A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
It shares its floral, aromatic and green accords with Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 671 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Senses, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
Jesus Del Pozo Esencia de Duende, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle.
Avatim Amaú, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle itself sells from $27.99 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avatim Amaú saves you about $70 a year against Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jesus Del Pozo Esencia de Duende comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Essentielle notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.