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

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Durga by D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga· 2017

Durga

7.7233Typically ~$190

Chrysanthemum and melon up top, drying down to jasmine sambac and musk. Suits dates in spring.

PowderyFloralSweetCreamySpicy

Perfumer: David Seth Moltz

Scent profile

Top notes

Chrysanthemum Melon Tuberose

Heart notes

Orange blossom absolute Orris butter Ylang-ylang

Base notes

Jasmine sambac Musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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85%

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Summer

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Sport

26%