CabreuvaOpens with
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Dark PatchouliDries down to
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DS&Durga · Sold as unisex
Deep Dark Vanilla
The intimacy of an autumn evening, where the air is crisp and scented with earthy notes of hay and patchouli, yet warmed by a rich vanilla presence.
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Deep Dark VanillaPremium · $100–250
31%Similar accords, often for lessNyumonhei · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Deep Dark Vanilla by DS&Durga is a composition that balances the warmth of vanilla with unexpected green and spicy notes. Launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer David Seth Moltz, this fragrance opens with cabreuva and pink pepper, adding an invigorating freshness to the rich vanilla heart. The base notes of dark patchouli and hay lend a deep earthiness that grounds the sweetness. This is not just another vanilla scent; it's a nuanced blend that keeps the senses engaged throughout its evolution.
Apply two sprays to capture both the initial freshness and the deeper vanilla nuances. This fragrance develops best close to skin rather than in the air, so aim for pulse points where warmth can enhance its complexity.
Fig. 01 — Deep Dark Vanilla, 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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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 13%, disliked or hated by 39%.