How it smells
The first thing you smell is pine tree and spruce. The heart brings mahogany and maple. On the skin it settles into leather and mahogany. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bowmakers 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
A closer look at D.S. & Durga Bowmakers EDP
D.S. & Durga is the house behind Bowmakers EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Bowmakers for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense unisex has more depth.
Bowmakers price and value
In Europe it costs about €258, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like leather and mahogany are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from D.S. & Durga
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Amber Kiso, Steamed Rainbow and Jasmin Yucatan.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like mahogany and leather. Less obvious notes include pine tree and maple. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense unisex spread further.
Bowmakers dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous (2 shared notes), D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso (2 shared notes), Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (2 shared notes) and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense unisex (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso starts from €173.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Bowmakers come out?
It came out in 2013.
Is Bowmakers good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.