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DS&Durga · Sold as unisex
Empress Jingu
The quiet confidence of an office meeting where you feel both present and composed.
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Empress JinguPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessVioletta · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Empress Jingu by DS&Durga is a composition that marries the crispness of fresh spices with the enveloping warmth of powdery woods. Perfumer David Seth Moltz has crafted this unisex scent to evoke a sense of regal yet understated elegance, combining vibrant aromatic notes with the soft sweetness of violets and florals. The fragrance's woody base provides a grounding element that complements the lighter top notes, creating a balanced and sophisticated aroma.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The fresh spicy top notes are noticeable initially but quickly blend into the powdery base, which develops over time. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when its warm and grounding qualities can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Empress Jingu, 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.
Warmly received so far: loved by 100%, disliked or hated by 0%.