D.S. & Durga 2021 EDP

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Sweet Do Nothing

by David Seth Moltz

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D.S. & Durga Sweet Do Nothing is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by David Seth Moltz. Sweet Do Nothing opens with Cactus, Neroli, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Incense, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Creosote Bush. D.S. & Durga's Sweet Do Nothing carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a right mixed bag - some call it a vibrant desert dream, others reckon it's a weak, pickle-juice-adjacent mess. The vibe is decidedly niche, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair, not for those who like their scents straightforward and universally adored.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Subtle
Sweet Do Nothing 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

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its low sillage and fleeting longevity make it suitable for office wear where discretion is key. It's a fantastic casual scent for warm days, although the divisive nature of its profile might make it less ideal for universally appealing date nights or formal events.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Imagine a parched desert breeze carrying the green, slightly watery freshness of cactus and fig, intertwined with the sweet, indolic whisper of orange blossom and neroli. As it settles, a dry, smoky incense and cedar appear, grounded by a subtle musk and a hint of piquant pepper. It evokes a peculiar landscape - at once stark and subtly floral.

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