D.S. & Durga 2013 EDP

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Bowmakers

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Bowmakers is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by David Seth Moltz. Bowmakers opens with Mahogany, settles into a heart of Maple, Woody Notes, Leather, and Walnut, and dries down to a base of Resins. D.S. & Durga's Bowmakers carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bowmakers is a polarising scent, utterly authentic yet surprisingly wearable for some, while others find it too literal. Expect an olfactory trip to an artisan's workshop - wood, varnish, and all - but be warned, some find it a bit too much like body odour.
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Bowmakers Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mahogany100%
Heartas listed
Leather20%
Maple20%
Pine20%
Walnut20%
Woody Notes20%
Baseas listed
Resins100%

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

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its distinctive woody, resinous, and borderline 'varnish' accords might be too strong or unusual for a typical office setting. However, its natural, cozy dry down and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear, especially in cooler weather, with some finding it surprisingly sexy for dates.

About

It opens with a sharp, almost industrial blast of varnish and resin, instantly transporting you to a bustling antique wood workshop. This initial intensity mellows into a rich, dry woody heart, dominated by mahogany and pine, with hints of maple and walnut. A subtle leather note emerges in the dry-down, blending with the lingering balsamic and amber accords for a smooth, warm finish.

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