Matsu
Masaki MatsushimaEau de Toilette2014
Side by side
Matsu vs. 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.
The essentials
At a glance
| Matsu | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2021 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Jacques | Ane Ayo |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Matsu
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Sweet
Green
Musky
Almond
A Drop d'Issey
Floral
Almond
Musky
Powdery
Sweet
Fresh
Creamy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesPeachPink PepperRose
Almond MilkRoseOrange Blossom
Heart
LilacWisteriaOrange BlossomStar Jasmine
LilacJasmineStar Anise
Base
White MuskAlmondSandalwood
AmbroxanMuskCedarwoodVanillin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Matsu | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most floral fragrances announce themselves. Matsu whispers and somehow stays. The white florals don't compete with each other, they arrive in sequence, each one settling before the next appears.Matsu
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
Best price, size by size
| Matsu | A Drop d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $20.95fragranceshop |
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