Don't Cry For Me
ALTAIAEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Don't Cry For Me vs. A Drop d'Issey
Is Don't Cry For Me better than A Drop d'Issey?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
floralfreshwhite floralpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey?
| Don't Cry For Me | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Daphné Bugey | Ane Ayo |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey smell?
Don't Cry For Me
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Powdery
Green
A Drop d'Issey
Floral
Almond
Musky
Powdery
Sweet
Fresh
Creamy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey share?
Top
Freesia
Almond MilkRoseOrange Blossom
Heart
Cherry BlossomJasmine TeaAmbretteLabdanum
LilacJasmineStar Anise
Base
CashmeranHeliotropeVegetal Amber
AmbroxanMuskCedarwoodVanillin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaCherry BlossomJasmine TeaHeliotrope
LilacRoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Don't Cry For Me or A Drop d'Issey?
| Don't Cry For Me | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey?
This is the fragrance that either convinces you soft can be enough, or leaves you wishing for more. For those who need to fill the room, look elsewhere.Don't Cry For Me
This one plays it safe. The almond milk and vanillin give it a comfort-food quality that reads innocent, while the star anise and ambroxan add just enough complexity to keep it interesting.A Drop d'Issey
The hunt
Where to buy Don't Cry For Me and A Drop d'Issey
| Don't Cry For Me | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $68.94ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $20.95fragranceshop |
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