OrangeOpens with
LotusHeart
MuskDries down to
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L Eau d Issey Reflection In A Drop
The crisp clarity of an early morning walk through a tranquil garden, where the air is filled with fresh blooms and subtle musk.
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L Eau d Issey Reflection In A DropMid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for lessFloral · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Reflection In A Drop, launched in 2008 by Issey Miyake and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that embodies the brand's innovative spirit. The composition opens with bright citrus notes of orange, mandarin, and lemon, creating a fresh and vibrant atmosphere. This freshness gives way to a heart of lotus and rose, adding floral depth and elegance. The base notes of musk, amber, and vanilla offer a warm, powdery finish that grounds the scent in comfort and warmth.
Apply this fragrance in light layers as it builds on skin over time. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, while the powdery base notes gradually come to life, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Reflection In A Drop, Issey Miyake
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 17%.