D.S. & Durga emerged from the creative partnership between David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz in Brooklyn, New York. The husband-and-wife duo founded the brand with a clear vision: to create fragrances that tell stories and conjure unseen worlds.

David, a self-taught perfumer, develops all compositions himself. His wife Kavi, a trained architect, handles design and brand direction. The name "Durga" was David's pet name for Kavi, inspired by the Hindu goddess and a character from Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy.

What sets D.S. & Durga apart from other niche fragrances is their narrative approach. Each scent tells a story - whether of a burning barbershop from 1891, a violin maker from Massachusetts, or the rituals of a proto-Mississippian death cult. These stories spring from diverse inspiration sources: American folk music, ancient mythology, literature, and travel.

The brand produces all fragrances in small batches directly in New York City. Each bottle is hand-filled, ensuring the highest quality control and freshness. This artisanal approach reflects the philosophy that perfumery is an art form where creativity comes before commercial considerations.

The D.S. & Durga collection features some of the most fascinating niche fragrances in modern perfumery. Debaser, inspired by the Pixies song of the same name, combines green fig with coconut milk and blonde woods for a fresh, woody experience. The fragrance showcases David Seth Moltz's talent for transforming unconventional inspirations into wearable compositions.

Burning Barbershop tells the story of a barbershop that burned down in Westlake, New York in 1891. The composition of spearmint, lavender, and burnt oil creates a unique smoky-aromatic fougère. Mississippi Medicine draws from ancient cultural rituals, combining birch tar, incense, and cypress root into a mystical, medicinal scent.

Radio Bombay captures the atmosphere of a hot day in Mumbai, while Cowboy Grass interprets the vast American West prairies with sage and vetiver. Particularly noteworthy is I Don't Know What, a fragrance enhancer that gives other perfumes a certain "je ne sais quoi."

The Gold Label line featuring D.S. and Durga uses the finest raw materials like Kashmiri saffron and Sri Lankan sandalwood. These limited editions showcase the brand's craftsmanship in its purest form.

D.S. & Durga fragrances are more than just perfumes - they're olfactory stories that take you on journeys through time and space. At Parfinity, you can discover these extraordinary niche fragrances risk-free before committing to a full size.

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The 2ml samples provide 15-30 applications, enough to test each fragrance over multiple days and understand its development. This way, you'll discover which D.S. & Durga creation best matches your personality. The best part: the full price of your Parfinity Box is credited toward any full-size purchase.

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