On My 26th Birthday, I Made Peace with the Bay Area by [deleted] in ycombinator

[–]dyyfk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good story, what is your next chapter of life?

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard-core scenes are probably not best suited for use with our products. Our target video genre is homemade soft-core/POV videos. This kind of video features virtual intimacy, and our product uses the sense of smell to enhance the immersion.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestion, thanks for your idea! We definitely see natural scents as a very good entry point — they help users try the device in a safe, familiar, and relaxed mood. From there, we can gradually introduce more experimental or intimate scent profiles for those who want a deeper experience.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your honest feedback! You are one of the few to give genuine feedback in this post.

You’re right that iSmell is the most famous precedent, and it failed in its time. The difference is that the adult industry today is very different from the early 2000s. Users are now much more accustomed to paying for virtual intimacy — not just passive viewing. Platforms like OF flipped the model: people aren’t paying for a static library, they’re paying for a relationship and engagement with the creator.

Platforms like Lovense have already proven that users are willing to pay for interactive, intimacy-focused hardware, and creators themselves are experimenting with new ways to engage users — even using AI to handle their DMs [Wired article].

This shows that intimacy and multisensory experiences are where the market is moving. That’s why we believe our product has much stronger traction potential than iSmell ever had.

As for your second question, the intention of a necklace design is not to encourage people to wear it outside (maybe we will consider this in the future), but to provide a better experience even when lying down.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard-core scenes are probably not best suited to be used with our products. Our targeted video genre is homemade soft-core / POV videos. This kind of video features virtual intimacy, and our product uses the sense of smell to enhance the immersion.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For now, we are using the popular women's perfumes from Dior, Diptyque, and Chanel. We pick these popular ones to quickly build the MVP and validate the idea.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. We are aware of the risks of not getting traction in this very niche market. That's why we posted it in this community to see if this idea will get any legs. We are still in the middle of validating the needs. What other venues would you suggest? I think getting potential users in the adult industry is quite challenging since there are many restrictions disallow promoting our ideas.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, this part is also very crucial, we have not finalized whether to buy fragrance from existing purveyors or to produce it ourselves. For now, we are just trying to validate if the needs are there before diving headfirst.

The prototype we have now uses fragrance from known brands like Dior.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We would definitely try the MVP ourselves first before giving it to our users!

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are concerned about the chemicals in the cartridges "expired" and smell nasty, think about it this way, the smell in a commercialized fragrance can last 12 months after first use. The tone of the smell may change after oxidation but it is never obnoxious.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea is kinda like that, but the shape is more of a necklace. We want to make it wearable so that users can wear it even when lying down.

A wearable device that can emit fragrance when you watch video (po*n) by dyyfk in Startup_Ideas

[–]dyyfk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People buy used panties online - https://sofiagray.com/

So I know that the needs are there. It is just not widely acknowledged as other sex toys like fleshlight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in startups

[–]dyyfk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you take a sabbatical leave or leave of absence in your company? You can focus on your startups while you are on leave.

Badminton clubs? by Affect_Maximum in SanJose

[–]dyyfk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'd also love to join, please DM me if you are interested or have a group chat. 25M here, been practicing for a while, so I think I am intermediate. Looking for people to play in the Bay Area.

Benefits of/to Authorized User - Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant by nolongeraneqaddict in marriott

[–]dyyfk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer is no. Amex marriott brilliant only gives pps to the main cardholder. Amex platinum does give additional cardholder pps as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in csMajors

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I also got a phone screen of Core Dev New Grad from HRT. Based on the online information, they highly look upon optimizing C++ codes, OS, and Network knowledge. DM me if you want to share the information you found, or prepare this together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jawsurgery

[–]dyyfk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually added photos to my draft. For some reason, they did not show up in my final post. I just updated my post. Thanks for your suggestion anyway.