D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla – Perfume

Description

Release Date:2023
Brand:D.S. & Durga
Line:Deep Dark Vanilla
Product Type:Eau de Parfum
Classification:Niche
Volume:50 ml
Country:USA
Perfumer:David Seth Moltz
Made in:USA
Gender:Unisex
Scent Type:Eastern, Gourmet
Top Note:Orchid, Pink Peppercorn
Heart Note:Cypress, Wine
Base Note:Absolut Vanilla, Hay, Patchouli
Caution:Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water, Do not use near open flames or heat sources, Highly flammable, Store out of reach of children

For many, the scent of vanilla is reminiscent of desserts and confections. However, in the Deep Dark Vanilla eau de parfum by D.S. & Durga, this ingredient is presented in a different light. Here, vanilla is reimagined as a vibrant natural element—dark, smoky, woody, with hints of moist greenery, dry herbs, and bark aroma. Perfumer David Seth Moltz uses genuine vanilla absolute, demonstrating how multifaceted this note can be when not masked by caramel and sugar. Instead of sweetness, there is an atmosphere of the jungle, where vanilla vines entwine trees as they do in nature.

Top Notecombines velvety orchid with pink pepper, which adds a slight tingle and spicy brilliance. Cabreuva envelops the composition with a soft woody aroma featuring sweet balsamic undertones and floral nuances, like warm wood infused with vanilla sap.

Heart Notereveals the green side of the composition: vanilla leaves smell fresh and herbaceous, while grapevine adds a tangy, moist greenery, akin to dense jungles after rain. Cypress weaves through these accords with a dry, piney breath, imparting a coolness to the fragrance.

Base Noteimmerses you in the dense, smoky darkness of patchouli, where earthy and slightly “charred” tones are felt. Dry hay smells like a sun-warmed field, and the true vanilla absolute resonates with layers—resinous, woody, and deep, leaving a lingering, rich trail on the skin.