CedarOpens with
Spray PaintHeart
SandDries down to
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DS&Durga · Sold as unisex
Desert Paintbrush
The contrast between a gritty urban street and a wildflower meadow, where spray paint mingles with the scent of gardenia.
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Desert PaintbrushPremium · $100–250
32%Similar accords, often for less9.0 Zara · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cedar, iris and juniper8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Desert Paintbrush by DS&Durga, launched in 2021 and crafted by perfumer David Seth Moltz, is a composition that captures the essence of an urban desert landscape. The fragrance opens with a fresh spicy aromatic accord, featuring hyacinth and juniper, before transitioning into a powdery heart of iris and gardenia, grounded by woody notes like cedar and sand. This juxtaposition of nature and the unexpected adds layers of depth, making it feel both familiar and surprising.
Apply Desert Paintbrush to pulse points for an immediate burst of fresh spicy notes that will evolve into its powdery and woody base. The fragrance's longevity is best experienced through the day; it pairs well with layered clothing in cooler weather, allowing the sand and mineral accords to shine.
Fig. 01 — Desert Paintbrush, 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.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 18%.