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Home Fragrances D.S. & Durga Barbados
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Eau de Cologne

D.S. & Durga Barbados

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Barbados D.S. & Durga, introduced to the world in 2008, is marketed as a masculine fragrance, rooted in the spicy and wood families. Perfumers Kavi Ahuja Moltz and David Seth Moltz joined forces to create something truly special. Available as eau de cologne.

Brand country — the United States, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. Barbados D.S. & Durga — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de Cologne

A fresh and light fragrance with a concentration of fragrant substances up to 5% according to French standards, giving a feeling of purity and coolness

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Barbados is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of D.S. & Durga comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de Cologne emphasizes the right density and pace of development.

When the structure is mixed the opening appears as one connected movement with a warm spicy mood: Laurel, Lime, Nutmeg and Rum. In this format 4 notes act as one coherent layer, forming piquant dynamism that keeps the opening compact and balanced.

The deeper layers are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Citrus, Spicy and Alcoholic with each one in a clear role. The profile is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.

At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Spicy, Citrus, Drinks and Wood. Within olfactory families the composition sits in Spicy and Wood.

Overall Barbados holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best experienced in wear.

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 Cologne

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Laurel
Laurel
Note photo Lime
Lime
Note photo Nutmeg
Nutmeg

Mixed notes

Laurel Lime Nutmeg Rum

Families

Family Spicy Spicy
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
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
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
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
Noticeable
4
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
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Male
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Unisex
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Summer
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18-25 years old
50%
26-35 years old
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36-45 years
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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.
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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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.
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1-2 atomisations
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Associations
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Luxury
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Effect
Attracts attention
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Intensity
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Intensity
Strong
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Bottle
Bottle
High quality
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Spray
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High quality
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Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
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The fragrance, in my opinion, is quite suitable for both women and men. It's not too harsh or vulgar, which is nice. The scent from the bottle is just amazing, I couldn't resist and applied it to my wrist. For the first 30-40 minutes it was quite rough and sharp, but then, apparently, it couldn't resist my charm and became softer and more feminine. At home, I decided to experiment and added a drop of licorice and lavender to a blotter - it turned out very pleasant. Overall, the fragrance is worth trying, even if it might seem strange at first
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