What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and woody. Saffron and gardenia at the top, lotus and agarwood (oud) in the middle and sandalwood and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
D.S 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 D.S EDP
D.S. & Durga is the house behind D.S EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Which weather suits D.S
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Other D.S. & Durga perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Bowmakers, Amber Kiso and Steamed Rainbow.
When in the day to wear D.S
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and woody smells and notes like lotus and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include frangipani, Damask rose and ambrette (musk mallow). Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €305. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Black Orchid and Montale Paris Aoud Musk.
If you like D.S, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Musk (4 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
More questions
When did D.S come out?
It came out in 2019.
Is D.S unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.