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. We live in an age of pervasive and manipulative social engineering. We need higher ethical standards now more than ever, especially, on a “Subjective Craft”. 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. 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. As to @Jecas comment about the business line "Don't shop here if you are a bigot" or similar lines, that read as disingenuous to her: it depends. If it's virtue signaling, ugh, go away (again use your brain and investigate, don't take someone else's word for it). But there are still some companies with ethics and it depends on what they're trying to bring attention to. But again, there is always room for vigorous debate, not vigorous hate. If you debate, know both sides, be able to defend both sides and make your decision based on your own moral code. We have forgotten as a nation what a wonderful thing it is to be able to have a free and strong debate among ourselves without hating, we can disagree all we want as long as you don't encourage violence. You will get nowhere without compromise, except a stagnate, fractious environment. Usually with the ones agitating for that stagnation making a huge profit at the expense of those who won't look at basic truths.

So a little bit of honesty regarding their ties to the companies/perfumes they praise is needed. I think? maybe I am too naive? I Don't Know What was created as fragrance enhancer with transparent radiance that gives any perfume a certain, as the French say, “Je ne sais quoi” (I don't know what). We love it for that but it's so much more, including one of the top selling perfumes in the DS & Durga collection. Worn alone or layered, this one is a hit. From the brand:But, somehow, we’ve assigned perfume reviewers the reverential task of being completely “impartial,” as if anyone who talks about an art form can be!

I Don't Know What by D.S. & Durga is a perfume that undeniably stands out from the crowd. This is a perfume that neither sways too feminine nor too masculine, making it a great choice for those seeking something that defies the traditional gender-binary scents. 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, Maybe it’s just me but have you ever bought a designer labelled item (clothes, trainers, accessories etc) from a charity shop and known that it would have retailed for hundreds of pounds?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.

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. 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." Alcohol denat., parfum (fragrance), aqua (water), alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, benzl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, citral, citro- nellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene, linalool 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!years ago Google quietly removed the “search discussions” filter, and it enraged me. I used it daily. I have always preferred hearing from regular people when it comes to any product or any current issue. It's special, like you have an aura around you that captivates you and it almost has something mysterious about it. You can not really explain it, just a I don't know what. 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. 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.

Regardless of how seriously you take the art or craft of perfumery, there is undoubtedly an aspect of subjectivity about it, both from an art appreciation standpoint and a scientific one. A funny yet thought provoking movie called "They Live" with Roddy Piper talks about it. I think people are more and more awake and are just tired of being influenced all the time. And believe me everywhere you go everyone is influencing you to do something. It get's old..but it's humanity. There is nothing new. People want something more so they go to politics, religion, etc but there is nothing else are far as this consumerism bubble that society pushes on you to make money, especially in America where I live. It's so bad here and everyone knows it. The question's you have to ask yourself..Are people that diabolical in making money off of your weaknesses? Well..Yes..look at Facebook, Youtube or any business influencing you..they have AI technology made for that and AI don't care how you think..it's programmed to make money at all costs and they have and will continue to do so for money..the sad part is when it's all said and done what I have seen recently is that when those same people realize the damage they have done to society you can later see they have remorse about it, quit their jobs or sell off their companies and go on a journey being proactive warning others and wish to change the outcome to hopefully reverse the damage that has been done. The one thing they all have said is they never knew what the outcome was going to be and how much damage it would cost. The other question is how much do you want to contribute to that consumerism? What is the damage being done or the costs..and are you ok with that? It's a hard thing because one has to put food on the table so I do understand businesses and making ends meet. If you love roses and fresh-cut flowers, go for a rose perfume and make yourself happy. Love the smell of grass and live for hikes and camping? Look for a scent that’s labeled “earthy.” If your dream is to roll around a field of daisies, then the floral fragrance family is for you. Whether you think you like citrus fragrances, fruity perfumes, powdery perfumes, or warm vanilla scents, don’t worry about being too obvious—just get one and try it. Decide how intense you want it. Edit: To clarify, when you are presenting a review of a product and you were given the product *specifically with the understanding that you have an audience and you are going to review it*, that is when ethics require you to disclose that fact. And in my experience, I am yet to see one of these "influencers" making collections out of their freebie bottles disliking a fragrance, really, they like 100% and in off chance they don't, you can't see that in their posts, they just avoid negative things to say and dodge by word play, while having the audacity to show off without any useful information on perfumery, notes, fragrances themselves but rather with just a stupid music with their stupid faces making stupid reactions and showing a shelf of hundreds of bottles.

This should be obvious, but as someone who has always been lowkey embarrassed by their love of cutesy, teenage-y, sweet and fruity scents (i.e., ~gourmands~), I’ve forced myself to wear “grown-up” musks even when I really disliked them. So regardless of your tastes, own them and channel them into your fragrance. Don’t misunderstand me: I’m all for transparency, and I admire a reviewer who informs their audience that they received a full bottle for free (though I couldn’t care less if they just received a free sample). 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? I can't believe this article is posted on one of the largest perfume community online...I am at a loss of words.