D.S. & Durga 2023 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Salem Gothic

by David Seth Moltz , Kavi Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Salem Gothic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by David Seth Moltz and Kavi Moltz. Salem Gothic opens with Sea Water and Violet, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Yarrow, and Calla Lily, and dries down to a base of Lichen, Amber, and Sandalwood. D.S. & Durga's Salem Gothic carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Salem Gothic is a damp, moody unisex scent that smells more like a coastal forest than a perfume counter. Violet and sea water meet lichen and sandalwood for something unusual and quietly dark. Not for everyone, which is the point.
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  • Grounded
  • Edgy
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Salem Gothic 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

It begins with violet and sea water, a cool, slightly metallic and salty opening with a floral edge. The heart brings yarrow, calla lily and spicy notes, green and herbal with a dry spark of spice. Underneath, lichen gives a mossy, shaded, earthy feel, while sandalwood and amber add soft warmth so the base does not turn cold. The overall effect is atmospheric and a little strange: a cool, green, watery scent with a woody, slightly resinous finish that suits misty evenings.

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