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 green-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.
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Soft
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Deep Dark Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Green
100%
Vanilla
69%
Woody
66%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Sweet
60%
Herbal
59%

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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.

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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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