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Amber Kiso by D.S. & Durga — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Amber Kiso by D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga· 2018

Amber Kiso

8.0164Typically ~$190

Frankincense and cryptomeria up top, drying down to leather and hinoki cypress. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodyLeatherySmokyResinousSpicy

Perfumer: David Seth Moltz

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Cryptomeria Sawara cypress

Heart notes

Iris Japanese maple Patchouli

Base notes

Leather Hinoki cypress

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When

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Spring

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100%

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