The fragrance notes for Issey Miyake A Drop d’Issey Essentielle are: Top note: Green Leaves Middle notes: Aquatic Notes, Lilac Base notes: Magnolia, Musk It’s described as a fresh, green floral aquatic scent — very dewy, airy, and clean, like a rainy garden or morning mist. People often say it smells soft, fresh, watery, and slightly musky rather than sweet or heavy.