Proof of Usefulness Report

L'Essence Des Notes

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project represents a legitimate niche perfume brand, 'L'Essence Des Notes', established by Huong Mangin. External verification confirms the brand exists with ~1,000 Trustpilot reviews, indicating real-world traction despite the submission's lack of evidence. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product'), confusing metrics ('marketcap: 50000' likely referring to revenue), and a lack of detail. The score reflects the existence of a real business heavily penalized by a low-effort, inaccurate submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+212.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+196

Project Details

Description
L'Essence des Notes, created by Huong Mangin, is a brand of functional fragrances oriented around well-being which is aimed at both men and women by associating with modernity, elegance and the know-how of French Haute Parfumerie.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline