D.S. & Durga 2025 EDP

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Cognac Reign

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Cognac Reign is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by David Seth Moltz. Cognac Reign opens with Woody Notes, Bergamot, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Cognac and Iris, and dries down to a base of Oak and Tonka Bean. D.S. & Durga's Cognac Reign carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive marvel. Some reckon it's a sophisticated boozy-woody dream, all antique grandeur and smooth cognac. Others? They're getting full-on ashtray and stale cigarettes. You'll either love its regal depth or be utterly repulsed by its smoky facets. Brace yourself for a strong opinion.
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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Cognac Reign Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Woody Notes44%
Caramel31%
Bergamot26%
Heartas listed
Iris55%
Cognac45%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean54%
Oak46%

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:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, boozy-woody profile, this is best reserved for formal events or evening dates where its luxurious character can shine. It's far too bold and commanding for casual wear or the office, risking overwhelming those around you.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opening with a crisp bergamot that quickly cedes to a rich, caramelised woody warmth, this scent plunges into a heart of luxurious orris and deeply aromatic cognac. As it settles, robust oak and vanilla-tinged tonka bean emerge, creating a powdery, subtly sweet, and earthy dry-down. It's an opulent, textured blend where boozy warmth meets refined woody powder.

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