I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum

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Product Details

Web ID: 5008102

Key Notes

- Top note: Bergamot Essence
- Middle notes: ISO E Super, Vetiver Acetate
- Base notes: Civettone, Firsantol, Ambrox Super

  • About The Fragrance

    A fragrance enhancer with transparent radiance that gives any perfume a certain, as the French say, "I don't know what."

    "I Don't Know What is a wonderful tool for anyone who wants to play around with perfume. Of course it can be worn as a modern wonderfully transparent aroma, but it can also be layered over anything. Often when I leave the house, I will wear a touch of sandalwood, rose, jasmine, patchouli, oud, etc. These oils are lovely but can be muddy and they don't last more than a few hours. IDKW sprayed over them makes the oil into a PERFUME. It does this because it is made with no notes!

    It is a secret combination of materials that perfumers use to highlight and enhance notes in a perfume. A Bergamot accord announces freshness, Vetiver Acetate a thin amber, Firsantol a lingering sandalwood, Iso E Super a radiance, and so on.

    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."
    --D.S.

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Ratings & Reviews

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DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz.
TamD
21 days ago

Lovely perfume

I received this in the 2024 advent calendar and it surprised me, I like this more than I expected. Although this can be layered with another perfume, I wear it on its own, it’s a lovely, easy wearing, sophisticated perfume that lasts a long time on my skin and clothes. It doesn’t give me a headache like other perfumes do and I don’t get tired smelling this on my clothes. It’s become one of my favourites.

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DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz.
LYFG
2 months ago
from Devon

My new favourite perfume!

This perfume is the perfume that keeps on giving, the longer you wear it the better it gets! I received this perfume in the Space NK advent calendar and fell in love with the scent, it’s a very musky but clean scent that is perfect for day and night. This perfume is also very strong and lasts very well, therefore the bottle is very long lasting and worth the price.

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DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from DS & DURGA I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz.
Lol90
2 months ago

Stunning stunning stunning

I get so many complains when I wear I don’t know what by d.s and Durga. It’s so beautiful and a very musky ambroxan perfume. It’s super fresh and I love that it’s differernt to anything I own. It has great sillage and projection, I got this in last years advent calendar and loved it so much I bought a 50ml bottle

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LP2
2 months ago

Mixed thoughts

I think this must be a ‘skin scent’ as it really did nothing for me, while I’ve smelt it on friends and it has had far more depth and been far more interesting. I think it is becoming overhyped but it’s worth a try in store to see how it plays with your skin

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Els2025
3 months ago

Wintery scent

I got a mini version of this in the advent calendar which i have just finished and surprisingly loved the smell. I usually gravitate towards sweeter smelling perfumes, however this had a very warm woody scent which I loved to wear during the colder months. Not an overly summery scent but would try again, although on the pricey side. I also found that it last all day which is hard to find.

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Iloveolaf
4 months ago
from Wales

Interesting

I got this in the space nk beauty advent and have just got round to using it. First I sprayed it on its own and didn’t really smell anything special, just a light woody scent. Nothing that stands out. Then I used it as a base for my Jo Malone perfume which took it to a much richer level making it more pronounced and longer lasting. For what it is not sure it’s worth the price but it does work as a pre base perfume to accentuate any fragrance.

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Hanna728
4 months ago

Niet voor mij

Hoewel ik wel van unisex geuren houd, is deze geur het niet voor mij. Neigt meer naar een mannelijke geur. Voor deze prijs vind ik de geur niet bijzonder genoeg en heb ik genoeg andere heerlijke parfums om uit te kiezen. Ik heb er iemand anders blij mee gemaakt.

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Chanty2
5 months ago
from Netherlands

I like it but expensive

A sample size of this fragance was in the adventcalender of last year. First Intry it alone, it was nice, but not worth the high price. Then a friend told me this perfume you can layer with your other perfumes and BAM It openes a new world for me! Me favarite combo is with molecule 01 or Juliëtte has a gun not an perfume. The scent is so smooth… layerd but not too perfumed. I’m in doubt to buy a big bottle but I’m in doubt because the high price

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