On the Fragrance Industry thread, I posted a note that the women's store Anthologie has started to carry four scents by D.S. & Durga. These are exclusive to that chain of stores. The scents come in small 6 oz. vintage bottles, different in shape from the usual DS&D bottles. They retail for $48 USD, 52 CAD and are EDP strength.
Since the DS&D line isn't in the directory, I thought I'd post my notes on these scents. I bought Royal Purpure, so I have the most to say about it.
Royal Purpure is described as "an herbal tincture of dwarf pine and fig leaves, cooled by cypress and cedar." This is an accurate description. The opening is quite herbal, and there are (sadly) only brief pine notes. It is a dry, green scent, and slightly resinous. The fig leaves come to dominate -- and their treatment gives an airy-cool note, reminiscent of violet leaves. In the dry-down, the cedar gives a nice woody tone.
East Mid East is described as "exotic silk road scents of saffron, cardamom, roses and mandarin." Rose lovers should take note, this is an excellent, sensual and restrained rose note, very suitable for a man.
Smoked Amber is described as "a luscious and smoky blend of scents culled from Turkish fire pits, including frankincense, birch and cassia bark." Folks, this is one amazing scent. It starts off so SMOKY! The incense notes are excellent. My caveat here is a strong clove-like note. Apart from that, this is a great scent.
1538 Rheims is described as "an enchanting blend of musk, patchouli, iris and ginger lily." This one spoke least to me. It is a good scent, but patchouli and iris don't do anything for me. The iris is strong here.
These are definitely worth checking out, and any could easily be worn by a man. The Anthologie store is a lovely sort of shop, all sorts of interesting things are there.
Since the DS&D line isn't in the directory, I thought I'd post my notes on these scents. I bought Royal Purpure, so I have the most to say about it.
Royal Purpure is described as "an herbal tincture of dwarf pine and fig leaves, cooled by cypress and cedar." This is an accurate description. The opening is quite herbal, and there are (sadly) only brief pine notes. It is a dry, green scent, and slightly resinous. The fig leaves come to dominate -- and their treatment gives an airy-cool note, reminiscent of violet leaves. In the dry-down, the cedar gives a nice woody tone.
East Mid East is described as "exotic silk road scents of saffron, cardamom, roses and mandarin." Rose lovers should take note, this is an excellent, sensual and restrained rose note, very suitable for a man.
Smoked Amber is described as "a luscious and smoky blend of scents culled from Turkish fire pits, including frankincense, birch and cassia bark." Folks, this is one amazing scent. It starts off so SMOKY! The incense notes are excellent. My caveat here is a strong clove-like note. Apart from that, this is a great scent.
1538 Rheims is described as "an enchanting blend of musk, patchouli, iris and ginger lily." This one spoke least to me. It is a good scent, but patchouli and iris don't do anything for me. The iris is strong here.
These are definitely worth checking out, and any could easily be worn by a man. The Anthologie store is a lovely sort of shop, all sorts of interesting things are there.
