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Boston Ivy by D.S. & Durga — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Boston Ivy by D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga· 2011

Boston Ivy

7.344Typically ~$190

Green pepper at first spray; galbanum is what stays on skin.

GreenSpicyFreshEarthyResinous

Perfumer: David Seth Moltz

Scent profile

Top notes

Green pepper Hop blossom Lime

Heart notes

Ivy Clover Marine notes

Base notes

Galbanum Oakmoss

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

74%

Spring

100%

Summer

86%

Fall

90%

Day

100%

Night

69%

Where

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94%

Casual

100%

Date

79%

Club

50%

Formal

84%

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Sport

72%