D.S. & Durga 2023 EDP

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Deep Dark Vanilla

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by David Seth Moltz. Deep Dark Vanilla opens with Orchid, Pink Pepper, and Cabreuva, settles into a heart of Wine Grape, Cypress, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Hay. D.S. & Durga's Deep Dark Vanilla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This ain't your typical sweet vanilla. Deep Dark Vanilla is a divisive beast: some find it a complex, earthy masterpiece, others a repulsive medicinal mess. Sample first, because this 'vanilla' has more in common with pickled olives and barnyards than bake sales.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Soft
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Deep Dark Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its challenging initial blast and strong, unconventional character make it less suitable for the office or formal events. However, its intriguing depth and warmth work well for casual outings or dates where you want to make a statement.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Deep Dark Vanilla opens with an intense, almost medicinal greenness, sharply spiced with pink pepper and a hint of unexpected orchid. As it settles, the promised vanilla emerges, not the sweet gourmand type, but rather a dry, raw, almost earthy vanilla bean. This is interwoven with the rustic aroma of hay and the deep, grounding scent of patchouli, creating a dark, woody character. The cypress provides a cool, resinous counterpoint, adding to the complex tapestry of green, woody, and subtly sweet elements.

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Where to buy

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