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Eau de parfum

D.S. & Durga $

Gender image: Male
Gender:
Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

D.S. & Durga $ is a fragrance released in 2008 that instantly won the hearts of niche perfume enthusiasts.

Created by the creative duo of David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz, this men's eau de parfum embodies the brand's philosophy of telling stories through scent.

It belongs to the oriental and fougère fragrance families.

Character and Scent Profile

$ D.S. & Durga is a bold yet elegant fragrance that unfolds through contrasting accords.

At its heart is a smoky leather accord, intertwined with spicy styrax, floral tuberose, and soft musk.

This combination creates a deep, sensual trail that lingers in the memory.

How and When to Wear It

Thanks to its moderate sillage, $ is ideal for business meetings, formal occasions, and romantic evenings.

It highlights a refined masculine character while remaining understated and stylish.

The fragrance performs best in cooler weather, though it can also be worn indoors in air-conditioned spaces.

Similar Fragrances

If you love $ D.S. & Durga, consider Faberlic Aromania Musk, Elie Saab Cuir Absolu, and The Merchant of Venice Black Musk — they share a similar leather-and-musk character.

The Philosophy of D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga is more than just a perfume house; it is a true narrative told through scent, born in the heart of Brooklyn.

Every fragrance, including $, is a story you carry with you.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition by $ D.S. & Durga is built around four key notes: a smoky leather accord, spicy styrax, powdery tuberose, and sensual musk.

Together, they create a multifaceted, slightly smoky, velvety fragrance that unfolds gradually, leaving a warm, long-lasting trail.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand D.S. & Durga
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.dsanddurga.com
Year of production 2008
Status Discontinued
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Leather accord
Leather accord
Note photo Styrax
Styrax
Note photo Tuberose
Tuberose

Mixed notes

Leather accord Styrax Tuberose musk

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
100%
Unisex
0%
Female
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What kind of event
Date
50%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
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For party
50%
For every day
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Sex
0%
For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
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Spring
Spring
67%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
50%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
50%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
0%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
50%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Leaves indifferent
2
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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Well, to be honest, I'd classify this scent as unisex, though the lines in perfumery are pretty blurred :) When I finally managed to test this brand's products, this scent didn't impress me at all. Of all the options, it turned out to be the most 'empty.' I didn't catch any Tuberose at all. Rather, it reminds me of the smell of soap that lingers on the skin after a long wash-not the floral and delicate kind, but a rather harsh one. There are some floral notes, but they are so weak, like wildflowers, like weeds, and just a tiny bit of sweetness, with a slight dusty green hue. So, that's it. It sounded almost the same on my man (his skin is more rugged), so it's not about the 'female skin' :)
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