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100ml

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DS & DURGA

AMBER KISO

Name: AMBER KISO
Brand: DS & DURGA
Price: 225.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$225

Description

Amber Kiso by DS & Durga is a bold, ritual-inspired fragrance that conjures the spirit of Japan’s ancient forests, blending rare woods, ceremonial incense, and animalic leather in a captivating dance. Its opening is intensely woody and medicinal, evolving into a warm, slightly sweet amber heart touched by maple and patchouli, with iris adding a delicate floral current. As the scent settles, deep hinoki, supple leather, and moss create an earthy, smoky finale that endures for hours. This is a statement-making composition—unapologetically dark, resinous, and layered, appealing to anyone drawn to rich and evocative perfumes. Perfumer: David Seth Moltz

Scent Profile

Woody

Leathery

Smoky

Resinous

Earthy

Green

Sweet

Slightly Floral

Notes

Top Notes

Japanese Cedar

Sawara Cypress

Frankincense

Middle Notes

Maple

Patchouli

Iris

Base Notes

Hinoki Wood

Leather

Tree Moss

About DS & DURGA

D.S. & Durga is a Brooklyn-based niche fragrance house founded by David Seth Moltz and Kavi Moltz, known for its storytelling approach to scent. Blending art, music, and history, the brand creates bold, transportive fragrances like Debaser and Bowmakers, crafted from high-quality materials and presented with a modern, minimalist aesthetic.

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Perfumer

David Seth Moltz

David Seth Moltz is an American perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga, the Brooklyn-based niche fragrance house he runs with designer Kavi Moltz. A self-taught perfumer with a love for music and storytelling, he creates concept-driven scents inspired by history, Americana, and myth—translating vivid narratives into bold, modern compositions.

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Reviews

4.2

Very Good9 reviews

Luckyscent

4.0/5 • 5 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 3 reviews

Twisted Lily

3.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently describe Amber Kiso as a deep, powerful, and memorable woody-leather scent with remarkable longevity and projection. Many appreciate its complexity and uniqueness, while noting the ritualistic and forest-inspired feel compared to standard amber fragrances.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity often exceeds 12 hours with strong projection, especially in colder weather.

Versatile appeal: Particularly favored for evening wear, cold months, and special occasions where bold scents shine.

Quality composition: Reviewers praise the harmonious blend of woods, leather, and incense and the authenticity of ingredients.

Cons

Specific limitation: May feel overpowering or too intense for those sensitive to strong, smoky, animalic notes.

Situational drawback: Not well-suited for office settings or high heat due to its assertive character.

Comparisons

Similar to Tom Ford Ombre Leather: Both feature prominent leathery-woody facets, but Amber Kiso is darker and more resinous with pronounced incense.

Reminds reviewers of Comme des Garçons Hinoki: Amber Kiso is denser and sweeter, focusing more on leather and amber, whereas Hinoki highlights green and coniferous notes.