A Drop d'Issey Issey Miyake 2021 Eau de Parfum

A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum isn't a mythical unicorn, but it evokes a similar feeling. It's a minimalist masterpiece that transcends its brief and somewhat simple list of notes- a trio of lilac, orange blossom, and almond milk - to create something unexpectedly revelatory. It’s a crystalline floral that’s somehow also a little musty-musky, but it’s so well-balanced I’m not actually sure if any of those descriptors work.

It's effortless perfection that leaves you breathless, a glimpse of something impossible made real.

The problem is…ugh. The bottle. I cannot have that thing sitting on my vanity. It's hideous.