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DSH Perfumes Damasq
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Damasq — Rose in an American Niche Interpretation
DSH Perfumes Damasq is a unisex fragrance from 2021, created for those who appreciate not a literal rose composition, but its multifaceted, profound and almost ritualistic character.
The perfume is released in an Extrait de Parfum concentration, so it feels especially rich and has a very powerful sillage.
Its floral theme is blended with green, balsamic, woody, spicy and musky facets.
Damasq was created by the American brand DSH Perfumes, founded in 2000 in Boulder, Colorado.
The house follows its own vision of the art of perfumery, free from the strict confines of European tradition, and this fragrance clearly reflects its interest in natural associations, complex textures and an expressive auteur style.
The Fragrance’s Character and Development
Rose plays the leading role in Damasq, but the composition is far from a light, airy and obviously romantic interpretation.
Damask and May roses are surrounded by green leaves, galbanum, geranium and iris, giving the floral accord a cool, slightly bitter edge.
Bergamot and blackcurrant leaf bring freshness to the opening, while raspberry and raspberry leaf soften the green-spicy character with a delicate fruity nuance.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes denser and warmer.
Honey, beeswax, jasmine and palmarosa lend the heart a sensual roundness, while carnation and tobacco make the rose accord darker and more distinctive.
The base rests on cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, black musk and an expressive balsamic ensemble of incense, labdanum, benzoin, opoponax, styrax and copaiba balsam; vanilla completes the composition with a soft sweetness.
Who Will Enjoy DSH Perfumes Damasq
This fragrance is intended for women and men who are drawn to complex floral compositions with noticeable depth and a powerful presence.
Damasq does not try to go unnoticed: its sillage is confident, making it particularly suitable for cool weather, evenings, cultural events and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
In warm weather, it is best applied with restraint so that the rich rose-and-balsam base remains elegant.
The extrait unfolds gradually and changes noticeably on the skin, so it is worth giving it time to develop fully before buying.
The first impression may seem green and spicy, followed by a dense floral heart, while the drydown leaves honeyed-resinous, woody and musky nuances.
The exact dosage for application to skin and clothing is not specified, but given its high concentration and very powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and increase it if needed.
The Perfumer and the Fragrance’s Place in the Brand’s Style
Damasq was created by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Her work is built around the contrast between vibrant botanical freshness and rich resinous, woody and animalic nuances.
As a result, Damasq is perceived not as a simple rose fragrance, but as a dimensional perfume portrait in which the flower stands alongside wax, incense, tobacco, spices and dark musk.
In mood and structure, Damasq may appeal to admirers of Guerlain L'Abeille Noire Édition Prestige: both fragrances may appeal to lovers of expressive honeyed-balsamic and richly textured compositions.
At the same time, DSH Perfumes places the emphasis on a complex rose heart, green facets and an auteur niche style, giving the fragrance an independent and recognizable character.
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