D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga is a Brooklyn-based niche fragrance house founded in 2007 by musician David Seth Moltz and architect Kavi Moltz. The duo brings a deeply creative and personal approach to perfumery, hand-crafting compositions inspired by an eclectic mix of romance, literature, music, and historical Americana. Their process is rooted in researching old books on plants and herbs, drawing from recipes for tonics, lotions, and creams, which results in a unique blend of artistry and storytelling for each scent. D.S. & Durga is celebrated for using carefully sourced, high-quality ingredients and for avoiding mass-market shortcuts, allowing them to produce evocative and memorable fragrances such as Debaser, Bowmakers, Burning Barbershop, and I Don’t Know What. The house’s distinctive perspective is also reflected in their collaborations and limited editions, with David Seth Moltz guiding the olfactive direction. Their perfumes are known for their strong sense of place, often referencing legends and landscapes of America, and have garnered a loyal following among fragrance enthusiasts seeking originality and narrative depth.