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Eau de parfum
D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About Big Sur Eucalyptus
D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus is a 2023 unisex fragrance in eau de parfum concentration.
The fragrance was created for those who appreciate expressive green, woody and marine facets. Its character is built around the image of a cool coastline, a damp forest and spicy, aromatic air.
The release belongs to the D.S. & Durga brand, known for treating perfumery as storytelling through scent.
Big Sur Eucalyptus continues the house's philosophy, born in Brooklyn from the creative partnership of David Seth Moltz and his wife, architect Kavi Ahuja Moltz.
In this composition, the natural landscape is conveyed not literally, but through a contrast of fresh greenery, salty humidity, spices and woody nuances.
Character and Scent Profile
The fragrance unfolds with a cool, green and expansive character. Eucalyptus provides a distinctive fresh impulse, supported by rosemary and a marine accord.
Gradually, the composition becomes softer and deeper: magnolia adds floral transparency, while cypress, damp wood and fallen leaves create the atmosphere of a forest path after rain.
Spicy cardamom gives the scent greater definition and keeps the freshness from becoming simply watery.
As a result, Big Sur Eucalyptus comes across as a fragrance with a strong character: it invigorates and cools at the same time, leaving behind a rich woody-green trail.
Positioning and Wearability
In terms of gender positioning, this is a unisex fragrance that may unfold differently on the skin depending on temperature, humidity and individual body chemistry.
It sounds especially natural in transitional seasons and cool weather, when green, marine and damp woody accords are at their most expressive.
In warmer weather, its fresh side becomes more noticeable, although the composition's intensity should be taken into account.
Big Sur Eucalyptus is described as having a very strong sillage, so it is best used sparingly, especially indoors.
No precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin and clothing is provided in the database. It is safer to start with one spray on the skin and add another if necessary, assessing the development after 15–20 minutes.
Creators and Brand Style
The fragrance was created by David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz. Their creative partnership highlights the character of D.S.
& Durga: here, it is not only the pleasant notes that matter, but also the complete image of a place, its air and natural texture.
For a similar mood, you might explore Issey Miyake Fusion d’Issey, as well as Alexander McQueen Everlasting Dream and Calvin Klein Escape For Men.
These are not identical compositions, but they share an interest in fresh, woody, green or aquatic facets.
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