D.S. & Durga 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

El Cosmico

by David Seth Moltz , Kavi Moltz

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D.S. & Durga El Cosmico is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by David Seth Moltz and Kavi Moltz. El Cosmico opens with Pine and Pepper, settles into a heart of Oak, Creosote Bush, and Khella, and dries down to a base of Sand. D.S. & Durga's El Cosmico carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably unique, El Cosmico is a wild ride through the desert. Some find it a masterpiece of photorealistic desolation; others, a scrubber. If you dare, sample first, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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El Cosmico Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Baseas listed

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its intensely unique and polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office or formal settings. However, its 'desert air' vibe and many reviewers' love for it as a personal journey make it ideal for casual wear or unique date nights.

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El Cosmico plunges you straight into the arid heart of the desert, opening with a sharp, resinous blast of pine and a surprising kick of pepper. It quickly settles into a parched landscape of sun-baked oak and the intensely dry, almost medicinal aroma of creosote bush. A haunting khella note adds to its unique, earthy character before it dries down to a subtle, mineral-rich sand accord, evoking dust and endless horizons.

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