D.S. & Durga 2018 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Amber Kiso

Name: Amber Kiso Eau de Parfum
Brand: D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga Amber Kiso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by David Seth Moltz. Amber Kiso opens with Cedar, Cypress, and Incense, settles into a heart of Maple, Patchouli, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oakmoss, and Hinoki Wood. D.S. & Durga's Amber Kiso carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Amber Kiso is a divisive, unapologetically potent leather-and-incense bomb, not for the faint of heart or those who shy from making a statement. You'll either adore its dark, temple-like depths or recoil from its powerful, almost 'industrial' edge.

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Bold
Mysterious
Edgy
Confident
Warm

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Incense39%

Cypress32%

Cedar29%

Heartas listed

Maple39%

Patchouli34%

Iris27%

Baseas listed

Leather44%

Hinoki Wood31%

Oakmoss24%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' projection and exceptional longevity, Amber Kiso is far too intense for office wear or casual daytime use. It shines best in evening date settings or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Amber Kiso opens with a rush of smoky incense and dry cypress and cedar, evoking ancient forests and smouldering altars. The heart unfurls with a dusty, earthy iris and a hint of sweet maple, before settling into a commanding, animalic leather base, deepened by hinoki wood and a whisper of oakmoss. It's a journey from sacred smoke to rugged, lived-in luxury.