D.S. & Durga I Don't Know What Pocket Perfume 10 ml

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Despite its eccentricities, I Don't Know What is surprisingly adaptable, proving to be a good fit for different seasons, though it shines brightest during the spring. Its versatility extends to various occasions as well, from leisurely outings to business meetings, making it a reliable companion for your daily activities. So a little bit of honesty regarding their ties to the companies/perfumes they praise is needed. I think? maybe I am too naive? and it feels a bit like this with reviewers and ‘product’… if you get something for nothing (rather than having to WORK for the price of that niche perfume) it becomes VALUELESS.

However, with that being said, I still stand by my assertion that it is impossible to be objective if you have a stake in the game. This goes for reviewers who have created their own fragrances, and those who have active financial relationships with specific houses. The second a reviewer creates their own fragrance, they're going to measure everything else next to that fragrance and they no longer can be relied upon for objectivity. The same goes for reviewers who have received free bottles. Are you really going to receive a free bottle of something and then talk about how awful it is? No. The answer is no. Polymathic - Just to be clear, I agree with disclosing in general as I said more than once in the article. I don't want to see any content creator (writer, videographer, whatever) intentionally mislead their audience. At the same time, I do feel that the community in general worries a little too much when we (the community) call out someone for not disclosing, say, a free sample. My point is that we sometimes treat that instance with the same relative degree of suspicion as we would a reviewer not disclosing they received money or multiple bottles or the like. Listen, perfumes can be confusing, but as soon as you’ve got the facts, you’ll be able to easily navigate them online. In general, fragrances fall into one of two categories: eau de parfum (EDP) or eau de toilette (EDT). EDPs, aka parfums, are made with a higher concentration of perfume oils, and EDTs, aka toilettes, are made with less. While the perfume’s longevity is commendable, the sillage isn't as prominent. This makes it a great choice for those who prefer a more personal, intimate scent rather than one that announces their arrival from a distance. This might also be the reason why it's more appealing to a slightly older demographic, who often seek fragrances that aren't too loud.

Review of I Don't Know What

Additionally, because economic situation is not improving for middle class, but things get more expensive, and in case of fragrances more expensive but quality is getting worse, its but normal that people are getting annoyed when all these shills lie about how good the frag is, instead of being a good sport and properly guide enthusiasts. Not so with this fragrance, at least for me. It's woody, warm, fresh, earthy, dark, tart yet soft, almost a bit pungent and minimally sweet. I absolutely care about bias. Getting a sense of what people's biases are helps me gauge how helpful their opinions may be to me. It's the reason a lot of fragranticans put their note preferences and the like into their bios. Obviously we're all coming from our subjective place, and describing that is the art and the fun. As for disclosing when you receive something from the manufacturer, that's just basic ethics. Of course you should do that. Why even question that, of course it's important. We all find value in specific fragrances where others do not, and that can be because of internal factors like taste and preference, as well as external factors, like the physiological and experiential differences between us all which affect how we are able to smell and how smells press against our individual emotions. If you want unbiased content about perfume, you’ll find it in perfume reporting; stories about factual events and discoveries in the fragrance world. Everything else is probably still journalism – just don’t expect it to be objective reporting.

I can't believe this article is posted on one of the largest perfume community online...I am at a loss of words. But he is anything but weak in this. Immediately after spraying it on, it leaves an oily film like I usually only knew it from Profumum Roma, which speaks for a quite high percentage of scented oils for me! I also strongly believe that if a reviewer has been paid for a review, they should make that very clear. While I do think it’s possible for a reviewer to be upfront about their feelings surrounding a perfume even if they’ve been paid to talk about it, I can understand why an audience member would want to skip watching or reading what is essentially an advertisement. I’ve also seen other reviewers questioned for receiving a free sample (less than 2ml of perfume) – again, the assumption being that they lose credibility for accepting that sample. When will we admit that this line of questioning is almost paranoid? Personally, I can’t understand why – or, at least, I can’t understand the demand behind that stance.I Don't Know What by D.S. & Durga unfolds with a noticeable zest of bergamot. Its citrusy aroma carries a slight bitterness, providing an intriguing start to the perfume journey. This gradually transitions into the central essence of the fragrance, where the scent becomes notably synthetic, imbued with a dominant essence of vetiveryl acetate. It imparts a dry, woody aroma with a subtle, root-like undertone that speaks of earthy freshness. The complementary scent of ISO-E-Super adds an aromatic touch, hinting at cedar and leaning towards the spicier side of perfume scents. A bergamot accord announces freshness, vetiver acetate a thin amber, firsantol a lingering sandalwood, and iso e super a radiance. It is like a building with only structure – no interior. You can fill in the interior with an oil, a scent you like, even an old scent that has lost its way. IDKW is built to layer and enhance everything else it touches." We have predetermined some of them to be “shills” if they talk about one house for too long; if they don’t reveal the precise nature of their interactions with a brand; if they don’t publicly sign-on to some reviewers’ code of ethics.

Let me point out that Fragrantica makes each and every member/reviewer confirm the following text before posting the review: And yes they are lying to you. Don't think they aren't. I use to think that till I saw different. This is where the whole "Simping" name comes from. People are willing to do anything to get those views and don't really care about their audience and not use them or treat them as boy or girl toys. So if you like entertainment that is one thing..but if your costing people their money be upfront and honest about it. Here's the thing though, they know "Simping" works. The question is could you see your kid "Simping" just to make end's meet. I don't know, I think there is a fine line..but that is just me. I rather see someone succeed because of how valuable the person and their mind is and what they can add to the art of perfumery or anything else for that matter. D.S. & Durga’s 2018 release, I Don’t Know What, is described as “a fragrance enhancer with a transparent radiance that gives any perfume a certain, as the French say, ‘I Don’t Know What.’” So while it may not seem ideal to try a fragrance enhancer on skin by itself, I nonetheless want to experience it that way and evaluate it on its own merits.Its charm lies in the fact that it leans towards a synthetic and woody profile. With a notable presence of Bergamot in the top notes, it sets the stage for a fresh and zesty introduction. The scent then evolves, revealing a slightly spicy and green heart, maintaining an interesting balance without overpowering the wearer. The creamy undertones provide a soft, comforting finish that will pleasantly surprise you. For me, the scope of application is clearly to wear it as a stand-alone fragrance, I find it much too good to lay it down! Especially since he plays almost everything else he would be layered with against the wall with ease, A fragrance enhancer with transparent radiance that gives any perfume a certain, as the French say, “I don’t know what.” Anyone who has ever spent time on a piece of fragrance content will tell you that it is a labor of love, whether they were gifted 2, 10, 50, or 0 ml of perfume. Many of us have drawers of bottles we bought ourselves for every 5 ml of gifted perfume – never mind the vials we haven’t written/vlogged about and likely never will.

Ego inevitably gets too involved when someone has a big following, and it often obscures authenticity and, yes, even impartiality, in my opinion. It’s not what I am interested in. Thats not even a judgment on my part. It’s simply human nature.My sarcasm there may lead you to believe I’m bitter about this. Truly, my writing here comes from a place of fascination over anything else. It is interesting to see this community talk about journalistic ethics while also entrenched in my own journalistic career. Part of me is simply glad to see journalism taken so seriously. Alcohol denat., parfum (fragrance), aqua (water), alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, benzl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, citral, citro- nellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene, linalool We’ve placed the burden of credibility on reviewers to be as unbiased as they possibly can be, as if they alone are responsible for the purchasing decisions we make. I think that instead of using word BIAS we should concentrate on GENUINE. How people get their frags for a review, i couldnt care less, but what irritates me is constant praise of an absolute sh!t of a fragrance, especially when its an ambroxan bomb or a chemical smelling mess. With all the advancements we make in industry we should be making perfumes that previous generations could only dream about, instead we take talented perfumers to create garbage and hype it on youtube. What a sad state of affairs. It’s a little bit funny actually because I remember being quite overjoyed by seeing some YouTuber review a free spray sample. Why? Because one alternative of that is free full-sized bottle which almost always bring down the reviewer/influencer/salesperson’s credibility, personally.