PineappleOpens with
OrrisHeart
TobaccoDries down to
David Seth MoltzThe nose · 109 fragrances · also made Debaser (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
DS&Durga · Sold as unisex
Black Magenta
A dimly lit lounge where the air is thick with the scent of ripe fruit and warm spices, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.
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Black MagentaPremium · $100–250
33%Similar accords, often for lessClub De Nuit Maleka · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · shares orris and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Black Magenta by DS&Durga is a captivating Oriental Woody fragrance created by perfumer David Seth Moltz in 2024. This composition opens with the bright punch of pineapple and galbanum, giving way to a heart that balances sweet irises and dianthus with the warmth of orange blossom and tobacco. The base notes of black amber and sandalwood bring an earthy, powdery depth that anchors the fragrance's complexity. With DS&Durga’s history of collecting essences from around the world and crafting them into distinctive perfumes, Black Magenta stands as a proof of the brand’s commitment to innovative olfactory experiences.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The pineapple and galbanum top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so allowing a few minutes for the heart and base notes to settle will reveal its full depth. This fragrance is best worn in cooler evenings when its powdery warmth can envelop you without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Black Magenta, 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
More from the house · founded 2007 · United States
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Lacoste Fragrances · 2015Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle NaturalShares Pineapple, Orris and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.77 (585)32%Match
Zara · 2023TOB/01 Tabac & JazzShares Orange blossom, Tobacco and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.13 (212)31%Match
Michael Kors · 2021Super Gorgeous!Shares 4 of its 13 notes$40–100★ 3.78 (257)
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Adds floral, aromatic and citrus; shares galbanum.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 13%.