Amber Kiso by DS&Durga
Men Women 2018
Description
Amber Kiso by DS&Durga is a woody-chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2018, this composition was created by perfumer David Seth Moltz. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of incense, cypress, and cedar; a heart of maple, patchouli, and iris; and a base evoking leather, hinoki cypress, and moss.
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Leading answer I want it
3,263 votes
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Leading answer Love it
1,015 votes
Season
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1,015 votes
Time of day
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552 votes
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About Amber Kiso
Amber Kiso by DS&Durga is a woody-chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2018, this composition was created by perfumer David Seth Moltz. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of incense, cypress, and cedar; a heart of maple, patchouli, and iris; and a base evoking leather, hinoki cypress, and moss.
Woods and mosses Flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
575 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
589 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
565 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
457 votes
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6 reviews
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A brown, green, and aromatic beast that slaps you in the face. Soon, the leather comes through: dirty, unrefined, animalistic with herbal notes that cling for hours. You can smell the iris, but it’s not powdery; it’s more like lily root in the drydown. Reminds me of Francesca’s Lovers Tale, one of my favorites, but with more herbal and aromatic tones of a damp, gloomy forest. To sum up: woody, herbal, animal, dirty. Longevity and projection are brutal. A 10/10 for me, very distinctive. Buy blind, don’t even think twice. 💯
Gucci Guilty Absolute layered with Lovers Tale: an atomic bomb that lasts until you shower (and if you don’t lather well, it’ll still be there).
Mixing Gucci Guilty Absolute with Lovers Tale is an atomic bomb that lasts until you shower (and if you don’t lather well, it’ll still be there).
One of my favorite ambers because it’s 100% my vibe; it’s smoky and smoky. The amber is super potent; I see it as more masculine than unisex. Not for the faint of heart. Lasts and projects a ton.
I already own the second from this house, Amber Kiso. It has an enigmatic aura from the liquid color to the bottle. It opens restrained, highlighting incense, iris, and leather that gain strength over time. After an hour, everything balances out, revealing oakmoss, cedar, and cypress, creating something dark, deep, and mysterious. It’s a charming scent for solo enjoyment and boosting your vibe. In my opinion, it’s serious, formal, and elegant, perfect for couple’s night outs; very sensual in my taste. On my skin, it lasted until 10 PM. Totally unisex if dressed right. Scent 9/10, Sillage 8/10, Projection 8/10, Longevity 8.5/10
The first DS & Durga perfume I’ve tried and one of the most potent I’ve ever encountered. It’s an atomic explosion of leather and woods, with an opening that smells like freshly waxed wooden floors. The star note is maple, boosted by cypress to create a ‘living wood’ sensation—organic, like freshly cut logs, even wet. Density comes from the incense and a tanned leather reminiscent of Gucci Guilty Absolute but without the uncomfortable or animalistic edge. What surprises me most is that as it evolves, it leaves a trail with a sweet touch, always woody, with a very elegant and enjoyable leather. In short, it wasn’t love at first sight; it felt heavy and slightly uncomfortable at first. In fact, I had it on a blotter, and in a couple of hours, it filled my room, lasting for days (no exaggeration). However, those projection halos and its development make it more bearable, pleasant, and unique. I see it as more masculine, for cold weather, and specifically for night. Longevity and projection are brutal. I like it more and more, recommend trying it, and it motivates me to explore the brand further. Rating: 8.5/10