The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and gourmand. Incense and cypress at the top, maple and patchouli in the middle and leather and hinoki at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Amber Kiso notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso EDP
Amber Kiso EDP is made by D.S. & Durga. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
More from D.S. & Durga
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Bowmakers, Steamed Rainbow and Jasmin Yucatan.
The style of Amber Kiso
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like maple and leather. Less obvious notes include cedar, iris and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €173. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Amber Kiso through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than D.S. & Durga Mississippi Medicine and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3. Base notes like leather and hinoki are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Amber Kiso dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: D.S. & Durga Mississippi Medicine (9 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (4 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense unisex (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Amber Kiso come out?
It came out in 2018.
Is Amber Kiso unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.