Product Description

D.S. & Durga Coriander – The Scent of a Baltic Sea Breeze

What if you could bottle the shimmering, high-contrast atmosphere of a coastal hillslope—where the sharp, electric green of crushed herbs meets the deep, misty warmth of a floral sea spray?

D.S. & Durga Coriander captures the expansive, high-contrast atmosphere of an "aromatic-spicy-floral" masterpiece. Inspired by the cooling winds of the Black Sea and the botanical riches of the Caucasus, this fragrance is an authoritative statement on unconventional elegance. It feels powerful, sophisticated, and undeniably transparent—balancing a sharp, piquant opening with a deep, resinous soul that reflects the luminous heritage of modern New York niche perfumery.

The fragrance opens with a vibrant, awakening rush of crushed coriander and juniper needle, electrified by the spicy spark of black pepper. This creates a piquant and complex entry that immediately draws you in with its sharp, energetic radiance, offering a green and peppery introduction that feels both cooling and intellectually stimulating.

At the heart, a masterclass in textural depth unfolds as clary sage and geranium intertwine with a touch of warm clove. This creates a complex center that pulses with a sophisticated, herbal energy, providing a structural bridge between the crisp top notes and the more delicate, soft base.

The base settles into its legendary signature: a potent blend of creamy magnolia and airy musk, supported by the nutty warmth of mace. This adds a smooth, powerful warmth with a "skin-like" vibration that lingers on the skin like a captivating secret, providing a structural finish that projects a sense of unshakeable authority and artistic poise.

• Smell & feel: crushed coriander and green juniper wrapped in spicy pepper, airy magnolia, and clean musk; aromatic-spicy, botanical, floral-fresh.

• Ideal for: fans of "minimalist-green" niche scents and those seeking a refined, high-performance signature that feels professional, expensive, and effortlessly chic.

• Occasions & mood: upscale daytime social events, creative studio work, and moments where you want to project a radiant, calm presence; radiant, poised, authoritative.

• Seasonality: a perfect 365-day fragrance; its herbal-pepper heart thrives in the spring heat, while the dense musk-mace base provides incredible clarity and depth in the winter.

• Longevity & sillage: 7+ hours of performance; presented in the iconic, minimalist D.S. & Durga glass vessel.

Why you need it

• Coriander masterfully balances sharp, piquant top notes with a deeply seductive, magnolia-musk base to give you an incredibly addictive and authoritative introduction to the world of D.S. & Durga.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes: Coriander, Pepper and Juniper needle
• Middle Notes: Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium
• Base Notes: Mace, Magnolia and Musk