DS&Durga Durga
How it smells
The first thing you smell is tuberose and melon. The heart brings orris and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into tuberose and jasmine sambac. Overall it smells white floral and tuberose.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Durga 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 DS&Durga Durga
DS&Durga is the house behind Durga.
Other DS&Durga perfumes
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Gateau Blackout unisex, Black Magenta unisex and Big Sur Eucalyptus unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by tuberose and herbal. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and tuberose smells and notes like orris and tuberose. Less obvious notes include chrysanthemum, orange blossom and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €437. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Chanel Gabrielle and Lancôme Variety.
Durga for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its herbal side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Chanel Gabrielle and Creed Wind Flowers.
Best season for Durga
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl is a better fit.
Durga dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chanel Gabrielle (5 shared notes), Creed Wind Flowers (5 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Creed Wind Flowers starts from €170.
More questions
Does Durga last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Durga come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.