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Britt RLevel 7 79 Reviews
3mo ago
Maybe it’s my scent selection, but I was not impressed with the four samples I got. STEAMED RAINBOW: this one was actually really cool. I don’t know how they managed to capture the smell of steam, but they did. There’s light floral and mineral notes in it as well. I wouldn’t wear it, but it’s definitely a cool smell. AMBER KISO: this is offensively strong. Super, super potent smoky warmth. It’s almost suffocating. Incredibly heavy, overpowering. BLACK MAGENTA: smells very decadent and fruity, but there’s a leathery note that overpowers everything. I’m wearing it right now and I’m about to scrub it off because it feels suffocating. DEBASER: I don’t smell the complexity this is supposed to have. It’s my favorite scent of the bunch, but I think the woody notes overpower the fig, coconut, bergamot, pear. I haven’t worn it yet, so this might change as it melds with the skin. This is the only one I’d wear. OVERALL: for lack of a better word, these perfumes STINK. And I don’t mean “they suck, they’re not good”. I mean they are powerful. You could clear a room with these. It’s overwhelming.
Tony WLevel 3 20 Reviews
1mo ago
I respect when a fragrance company understands that customers buying a scent want to smell it (bare minimum) and test it with their own body chemistry. That's not easy to do when transacting online. This brand allows you to select and purchase four samples of their fragrances at a time, and then apply what you spent toward the purchase of a full-size fragrance. Make this practice LAW! I'm typically a fan of woody, leather-forward fragrances. Below is take but keep in mind scent is super subjective, so this is just my personal opinion: BOWMAKERS - Woody yet complex. The thing is the scent faded too quickly as the day went on. NOTORIOUS OUD - Amber-forward, yet fresh and slightly herbaceous. Sustained an appropriate amount of time. Big! Fan! AMBER KISO - Rather intense, and though the individual elements sounded v. v. "me" when I ordered, the reality of the combination once sprayed read as thick & syrupy to my nose. It's one of those scents that you fear is "covering up" instead of playing a role as a dynamic layer that enhances your vibe. GOLD JAZZ - Upon initial application, it read as too sweet for my liking. Top notes tell me this scent was appropriately named. It gives rolling around in grass (not soil, but country club tuff with $400/month dues) plus an almost anise tone (?) My brain thought 'hate it' for the first 30 minutes, but as the day went on, I found it to be incredibly dynamic and could be my new fave.
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Susy WLevel 10 120 Reviews
9mo ago
Would recommend
When it comes to fragrances, you could say I have a more basic nose that likes your typical light, fresh, floral scents that smell "pretty." D.S. & Durga is my first foray into more unique and complex fragrances and I'm loving it! It feels more sophisticated and evokes memories. I loved the ability to get a sample set and was surprised how much I liked "steamed rainbow." Plus, the websites have Spotify playlists for the scents - makes for a full own experience that uses more than your sense of smell! So I didn't love ALL the fragrances I got, but it's such a personal thing and will keep an eye for future releases. I enjoy D.S. and Durga's mission and appreciate them opening my mind. Start with the sampling sets to figure out what you like.
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Nina PLevel 8 72 Reviews
10mo ago
I got the air freshener for my car in scent Big Sur After Rain. It smells nice and fresh, but is a bit strong for me and I'm finding it overwhelming after some time. I may like it more in a few weeks when the intensity has worn down. I likely won't purchase again though.
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