Royal Kinam Oud
“Royal Kinam Oud by DS&Durga is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, amber composition with a oud undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Royal Kinam Oud by DS&Durga, launched in 2022 and crafted by David Seth Moltz and Kavi Moltz, is a fragrance that marries the rich depth of oud with soft spicy notes. The composition opens with Sichuan pepper, adding a subtle heat to the woody base of oak and agarwood. Labdanum and styrax enrich the heart, while amber rounds out the base, creating a warm and enveloping scent. This fragrance is a proof of DS&Durga's commitment to sourcing distinctive essences from around the world.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Royal Kinam Oud with two sprays to allow the base notes to develop fully. The Sichuan pepper adds an immediate warmth that fades into a rich oud base over time, making it perfect for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket.
David Seth Moltz
Founding perfumer · 109 fragrances
Designer DS&Durga
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of a private study, where the scent of aged wood and resinous incense lingers in the air, enhanced by the faint hint of spices.
Fig. 01 — Royal Kinam Oud, DS&Durga
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