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Home Fragrances D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout

Eau de parfum

D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout

Gender:

Unisex

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Immersion in Dark Decadence

Gateau Blackout by D.S. & Durga is not just a fragrance, but an olfactory tale of a luxurious dessert shrouded in forest mystery.

Launched in 2024, it instantly won the hearts of gourmand and woody composition lovers.

The creators — David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz — poured all their love for contrasts into this unisex elixir.

Architecture of Taste and Forest

At the heart of Gateau Blackout is a bold interplay: tart cherry intertwines with bitter chocolate, while resinous pine and earthy patchouli add depth.

Vanilla softens the composition, making it velvety and cozy. This is not a cloying dessert, but rather an exquisite black forest with a hint of campfire smoke.

Wearability and Character

The fragrance is delicate: the sillage is subtle, making it ideal for close encounters or cozy evenings. Recommended dosage is 1–2 sprays on both skin and clothing.

Thanks to its unisex nature, it unfolds organically on any warm skin, creating an aura of mystery and taste.

Kindred Spirits

If you love Gateau Blackout, check out Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss — it also plays on the edge of sweetness and woodiness.

For lovers of darker combinations, Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation is a good fit, while fans of gourmand oriental notes should try Le Ré Noir #240 Santal Gourmande.

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The Gateau Blackout composition is built around contrasts: cherry and chocolate set a sweet, slightly tart start, while patchouli and pine bring earthy and coniferous freshness.

Vanilla envelops everything in a soft, powdery trail. The fragrance develops linearly, remaining cohesive and gourmand from the first to the last chord.

Kavi Ahuja Moltz
Creative Director
David Seth Moltz
Perfumer

Gender	Unisex
Brand	D.S. & Durga
Segment	Niche perfumery
Country	United States
Website	http://www.dsanddurga.com
Year of production	2024
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Cherry

Chocolate

Patchouli

Mixed notes

Cherry Chocolate Patchouli Pine Vanilla

Families

Gourmet

Wood

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D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout

Immersion in Dark Decadence

Architecture of Taste and Forest

Wearability and Character

Kindred Spirits

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