ChalkOpens with
ArtemisiaHeart
Old BooksDries 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
Spectral Doorway
The quiet hum of an old library, where the scent of old books and freshly turned pages creates a cocoon of contemplation and calm.
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Spectral DoorwayPremium · $100–250
37%Similar accords, often for lessShadow Grey · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares incense, musk and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2024, Spectral Doorway by DS&Durga is a composition that captures the essence of transitional moments and evocative atmospheres. The fragrance opens with the fresh, slightly dusty notes of chalk and fabric, creating an immediate sense of familiarity and nostalgia. This gives way to the smoky incense and artemisia, which add depth and warmth, before settling into a base of musk and patchouli that feels both grounding and mysterious. Perfumer David Seth Moltz has crafted a scent that is as much about the journey between notes as it is about any single accord.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — this fragrance blooms gradually over time. The smoky incense notes will develop best close to skin rather than in the air, so aim for areas like wrists and neck.
Fig. 01 — Spectral Doorway, 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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The originalSpectral DoorwayDS&Durga · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2008Shadow GreyShares Incense, Musk and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.77 (269)
With DS&Durga Bleeding Heart Patchouli
Adds woody, patchouli and earthy; shares patchouli.
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Still under the radar: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 24%.