D.S. & Durga 2016 EDP

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Radio Bombay

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Radio Bombay is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by David Seth Moltz. Radio Bombay opens with Woody Notes and Cedar, settles into a heart of Boronia, Sandalwood, Iris, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Ambergris and Coconut. D.S. & Durga's Radio Bombay carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Radio Bombay is a beautifully complex and polarising scent. Folks either rave about its electric, creamy sandalwood and coconut, or they're put off by a metallic note or fleeting performance. It's unique, but definitely one to try on your skin before committing.
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Radio Bombay Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Woody Notes54%
Cedar46%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood37%
Iris23%
Peach22%
Boronia19%
Baseas listed
Coconut56%
Ambergris44%

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate projection and a distinct 'skin scent' quality after the initial burst, Radio Bombay is versatile for casual wear and intimate dates. It won't overwhelm an office, but might lack the gravitas for formal events. The woody, musky character combined with its intimate sillage makes it quite adaptable.

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

Imagine the warmth of sun-drenched cedar and creamy sandalwood, an almost dusty woodiness, offset by a surprisingly fresh, green coconut. Subtle hints of powdery iris and a soft, phantom peach drift through, all underpinned by a peculiar, intriguing metallic hum that evokes old electronics and copper wires. It's woodsy, musky, and subtly sweet.

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