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DS&Durga · Sold as feminine
Beverly Hills 1985
The plush leather seats and dim lights of an old Hollywood cinema, where the air is thick with the scent of luxury and nostalgia.
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Beverly Hills 1985Premium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessDonna Karan Gold · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares clove, amber and jasmine8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010, Beverly Hills 1985 by DS&Durga is a vivid Oriental Floral fragrance that evokes the opulence and warmth of its namesake era. Created by perfumer David Seth Moltz, this composition opens with warm spicy notes, leading to an amber heart that blends seamlessly into white florals and animalic undertones. The powdery base adds a touch of sophistication, making it a scent that is both luxurious and intimate.
Given its enormous sillage, one or two sprays are enough to make a lasting impression. The warm spicy notes announce themselves immediately, while the amber and white florals develop over time, so it's best to apply early in the day for full effect.
Fig. 01 — Beverly Hills 1985, DS&Durga
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David Seth Moltz
Unusual landscapes, forgotten historiesS. & Durga in 2008. His fragrances tell stories of specific, often overlooked moments in time and place, such as El Cosmico, created for a trailer and teepee campsite in the high desert of West Texas.
Designer DS&Durga
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 100%, disliked or hated by 0%.