D.S. & Durga 2013 EDP

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Bitter Rose, Broken Spear

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Bitter Rose, Broken Spear is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by David Seth Moltz. Bitter Rose, Broken Spear opens with Thyme, Cubeb, and Ember, settles into a heart of Rose, Nutmeg, and Thistle, and dries down to a base of Amber, Hot Iron, and Larch. D.S. & Durga's Bitter Rose, Broken Spear carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this is a dark, smoky, metallic rose for those who crave the atmospheric and unusual. It's not for everyone, but if you get it, you really get it.
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Bitter Rose, Broken Spear Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Ember43%
Cubeb29%
Thyme28%
Heartas listed
Rose44%
Thistle32%
Nutmeg24%
Baseas listed
Hot Iron40%
Larch35%
Amber25%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage makes it wearable, but its unconventional and strong character means it's best suited for evenings or specific casual settings rather than a typical office. The dark, evocative nature makes it interesting for a date, but its intensity might be too much for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

An evocative and brooding scent, Bitter Rose, Broken Spear opens with an intense blast of smoky ember and earthy thyme, quickly joined by a distinct hot iron accord that gives it a raw, metallic edge. The titular rose emerges, not as a fresh bloom but a bitter, almost withered floral note, intertwined with the spiky greenery of thistle and a hint of warm nutmeg. The drydown settles into a deep, ashy amber with lingering metallic whispers and the resinous touch of larch, conjuring images of ancient, smouldering ruins.

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