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Eau de parfum

D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic

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Amber Teutonic D.S. & Durga, that first saw the light of day in 2018, is officially considered a unisex fragrance, drawing from the fern and wood families. The fragrance was crafted by perfumers Kavi Ahuja Moltz and David Seth Moltz. By character, it falls into the wood, musk, and floral groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of balsamic can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. An eau de parfum — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.

Brand country — the United States. Amber Teutonic D.S. & Durga unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Amber Teutonic unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of D.S. & Durga comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum keeps the depth and body this composition needs.

In the top tier you sense cardamom-peppery opening notes: Cardamom, Cedar and Green Mandarin. These 3 notes build warm spicy pulse that is impossible to miss.

In the middle phase you meet Blue Spruce, Geranium and Larch carrying a velvety sandalwood direction.

The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Floral and Musc with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Wood and Spicy add depth to the backdrop.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Balsamic, Floral, Musk and Wood. It also reaches into Spicy and Citrus. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to Fern and Wood.

Overall Amber Teutonic reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best experienced through real development.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand D.S. & Durga
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.dsanddurga.com
Year of production 2018
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

Composition pyramid

Cardamom
Cedar
Green Mandarin
Blue Spruce
Geranium
Larch
Opopanax
Pine
musk

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Fragrance characteristics

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Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
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Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
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Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
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Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Male
33%
Unisex
67%
Female
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What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
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Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
25%
For every day
25%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
25%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
20%
26-35 years old
20%
36-45 years
20%
46+ years old
20%
Any
20%
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
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
33%
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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
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
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Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
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Effect
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Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
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Intensity
Very strong
4
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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I'm wearing this fragrance a lot. It really evokes associations with coniferous wood. But not fresh and resinous, rather a bit weathered and old. My first tests brought to mind an image of a discarded New Year's tree with dried mandarin peels around it. With the addition of a more pronounced woody note, we're talking not about a cheerful little fir tree, but an ancient cedar, larch, or pine. Imagine an old, solid cedar wood desk - that's a good continuation of the associations. And, of course, resins. They aren't smoky or bitter, but sweet-spicy and dry. This isn't the resin that oozes from a freshly broken spruce branch, but the one that has solidified into a thick brown drop on a cedar cut. Smooth musk on the skin completes the fragrance's development. It doesn't cause discomfort; on the contrary, it unites the heavy wood, green needles, and sweetness of resins, giving the composition a noble sound. Longevity is quite good, although the sillage is small. Overall, the fragrance attracts with its cozy depth and lack of a cheap effect. This is truly captivating 🌲
3/5
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This fragrance is a real find. Sweet amber with a balsamic nuance, a light marine accent, and a gentle whisper of suede. Immediately after application, it evokes the smell of wooden shelves in a sauna, but it's not just a household scent - it's distinctly perfumery, and that's its charm. The composition is very harmonious and balanced, one might even say multifaceted. In this perfumery creation, you can catch notes of birch leaves, the freshness of pine needles, and light earthy hints of patchouli. Although Amber Teutonic isn't something new in the world of perfumery and might seem unfinished, it's still impressive. This fragrance is worth trying; it's truly beautiful and capable of instilling confidence and optimism
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This scent is just awful, it screams Russianness, like it crawled out of a church. It smells like walking into an icon painter's workshop, where fresh wooden blanks stand, and around them are stinky solvents and varnish. The church notes are just overwhelming, and the smell of wood is so obtrusive it becomes unbearable. Something like benzoin or vanilla tries to soften it, but in reality, it only makes things worse. Opoponax is listed in the pyramid, but I don't even know how to recognize it when everything else is so disgusting 😩
3/5
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Mandarin pine needles, but not the kind that brings joy on New Year's. Rather, it's something from the past, as if forgotten mandarin peels and needles were left over from a holiday. The scent of dried wood hangs in the air, like an old Christmas tree standing in a corner. And you can also feel salty amber, cedar bark, and a bit of musk 🍊
4/5
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What can I say, this brand surprised me, so I decided to try all their fragrances. Including "Teutonic Amber". And yes, the scent turned out to be simply oppressive, heavy, and depressing, like ancient armor. You can feel the woodiness, but not light, rather like from some old oak. In the end, it creates an image of something massive and clumsy 😒

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