When I first tested both the Do Son EDT and EDP on paper strips, back in my early fragrance days, the EDT was the clear winner. I was looking for a photorealistic white floral that captured the scent of jasmine in my grandmother’s garden in the Middle East.
But on skin? The EDP won. Hands down.
On skin, the EDP delivers beautifully on that photorealistic white floral experience, with a touch of orange blossom in the background that keeps it fresh and clean. The EDT, on the other hand, fell flat for me. And unlike many tuberose-heavy fragrances, neither version of Do Son gives off that indolic, almost fecal note that some jasmine or tuberose fragrances have (I’m looking at you, Olène!).
The Do Son EDP is the perfect white floral fragrance for anyone craving the scent of real, living jasmine—fresh, clean, and true to life. No rotten or fecal undertones in sight. It smells like you’re standing right next to a blooming jasmine bush, basking in that fresh and creamy, natural scent.
That said, this isn’t a safe blind buy. What Do Son delivers, it delivers unapologetically—you have to love what it’s going for to truly enjoy it: a pure, living jasmine bush in a summer garden. If you don’t have a soft spot for jasmine or aren’t already a little obsessed with tuberose, it might come across as too intense. And if you typically lean toward more conventional fragrances or blended florals, this one might feel a bit too raw or singular. But in my opinion, it’s absolutely worth trying. Especially on skin.
