D.S. & Durga 2020 EDP

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Rockaway Beach

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Rockaway Beach is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by David Seth Moltz. Rockaway Beach opens with Sea Water and Solar Notes, settles into a heart of Salt and Privet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Bay Leaf, and Skin Musk. D.S. & Durga's Rockaway Beach carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably evocative, this is a photorealistic blast of an urban beach, beloved by those who crave authenticity over easy wearability. Not for everyone, but a masterpiece for the right nose.
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Rockaway Beach Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water67%
Solar Notes33%
Heartas listed
Salt62%
Privet38%
Baseas listed
Bay Leaf35%
Musk34%
Skin Musk31%

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:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear, but it's too unconventional and 'dirty' for formal settings or the office. The photorealistic beach vibe makes it perfect for sporty, outdoor activities, and relaxed dates.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Rockaway Beach opens with a bracing, salty hit of sea water and solar notes, immediately transporting you to a windswept coastline. As it settles, the heart reveals a distinct mineral saltiness, paired with the unique green, slightly sweet aroma of privet hedges. The dry down is a comforting blend of warm musk and earthy bay leaf, reminiscent of salt-kissed skin after a day by the ocean.

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