I Don´t Know What – Eau de Parfum

DS & Durga I DON'T KNOW WHAT Eau de Parfum

DS & DURGA I DON'T KNOW WHAT / A fragrance enhancer

A fragrant melody of transparency that gives every perfume an inexplicable appeal—"Je ne sais quoi," as the French so charmingly put it. I DON'T KNOW WHAT is a magical tool for those who enjoy playing with scents. Not only can it be worn alone as a contemporary, delightfully transparent fragrance, but it also reveals its full splendor when layered over other scents. Often, when I leave the house, I wear a touch of sandalwood, rose, jasmine, patchouli, oud, and more. While these oils are magical, they can sometimes become chaotic and short-lived.

But with "I DON'T KNOW WHAT" written over them, they transform into a true perfume. This happens because it's composed without fixed notes! It's a secret symphony of materials that perfumers use to emphasize and enhance the subtle nuances of a fragrance. A touch of bergamot announces a fresh breeze, vetiver acetate adds a gentle hint of amber, Firsantol® a lingering note of sandalwood, Iso E Super a radiant luminosity, and much more.

It resembles a magnificent palace with an empty shell—ready to be filled with an oil, a fragrance of your choice, or even a forgotten perfume to reveal all its facets. "I DON'T KNOW WHAT" was created to complement and enhance everything it touches. Civettone is a synthetic fragrance developed to mimic the natural scent of civet. Civettone, a musky fragrance, is derived from the glandular secretions of the civet cat, native to Africa and parts of Asia. Due to ethical concerns and efforts toward sustainable practices in the perfumery industry, civettone was developed as a synthetic alternative that recreates the intense, warm, and deep scent of natural civet without the need for animal products.

Civettone has a complex fragrance profile, often described as warm, woody, and musky with a slightly sweet note. In perfumes, civettone is used to add depth and persistence. It is known to impart an exotic and sensual quality to perfumes, particularly appreciated in oriental and floral compositions. The use of civettone in perfumery makes it possible to create luxurious and rich fragrances that pack a big punch even in small amounts. It is often used in perfume bases and can help anchor the fragrance notes and enhance the longevity of the perfume on the skin.

Firsantol® is a synthetic fragrance used in I DON'T KNOW WHAT by DS & DURGA to create a warm, woody, and slightly balsamic scent. It is an aromatic compound often used to mimic or enhance sandalwood notes. Due to its ability to simulate a deep and rich sandalwood note, Firsantol® is particularly valuable in the fragrance industry, especially in times when real sandalwood is less available due to overexploitation and sustainability concerns.

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