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DS&Durga · Sold as feminine
East Mid East
The tension between industrial chic and natural elements, where the sharp edges of metal are softened by the warmth of leather and rose.
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East Mid EastPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessCreatively Shanghai · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange and cardamom8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
East Mid East by DS&Durga, crafted by perfumer David Seth Moltz, is a warm and spicy Oriental fragrance that blends citrus freshness with metallic accents and rich leather notes. The composition opens with bright citruses and aromatic herbs before diving into a heart of rose, which adds an unexpected touch of floral warmth. The base layers in leather and metallic accords, creating a scent that feels both modern and lasting.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the metallic notes to shine without overpowering. The base notes will develop slowly over time, so a second application after an hour can enhance its longevity.
Fig. 01 — East Mid East, 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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Michael Kors · 2019Starlight ShimmerShares Saffron and Rose$40–100★ 4.18 (269)48%Match
Lalique · 2019Infinite ShineShares Saffron and Rose$40–100★ 3.39 (83)49%Match
Zara · 2025Platinum SkyShares Saffron and Mandarin orangeunder $40★ 3.98 (53)
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 100%, disliked or hated by 0%.