Bowmakers by D.S. & Durga divides the fragrance community with its bold interpretation of a luthier's workshop, earning both passionate admirers and thoughtful critics. This unique creation opens with a challenging violin varnish accord that transitions into a sophisticated heart of cypress and maple woods, finally settling into a rich base of cedar and tree resins. While violin players and woodwork enthusiasts praise its authentic recreation of a craftsman's workshop, others find its intense woody-resinous profile better suited as an atmospheric scent than a personal fragrance. The scent demonstrates impressive longevity and sillage, but its masculine-leaning character and sometimes overwhelming presence make it a considered choice rather than a casual wear.