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DS & DURGA

MISSISSIPPI MEDICINE

Name: MISSISSIPPI MEDICINE
Brand: DS & DURGA
Price: 225.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$225

Description

Mississippi Medicine plunges you into the mysteries of ancient American rituals, channeling the primal aura of wild forests and sacred fires. Woody, smoky, and richly evocative, it layers dry red cedar with aldehydic brightness, herbal incense, and the shadowy depth of birch tar. The scent conjures damp earth, mystical ceremonies, and a touch of meditative serenity rounded by pine, viola, and frankincense. Daring and boldly niche, it’s a fragrance for true scent adventurers seeking an atmospheric journey beyond the ordinary. Perfumer: David Seth Moltz

Scent Profile

Woody

Smoky

Earthy

Herbal

Resinous

Notes

Top Notes

Red Cedar

Aldehydes

Frankincense

Middle Notes

Cypress Root

Black Pine

Cascarilla Bark

Wild Viola

Base Notes

Incense

Spanish Cade

Birch Tar

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

3.8

Good5 reviews

Ministry of Scent

3.8/5 • 5 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers find Mississippi Medicine a bold, atmospheric scent, praised for its authenticity in capturing smoky woods and ritualistic depth. Many highlight its meditative, earthy nature, though its challenging character makes it best suited for niche fragrance fans.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is good, typically around 8-9 hours with moderate projection that lingers noticeably but does not overpower.

Versatile appeal: Works best in cooler weather or contemplative, quiet settings, ideal for those attracted to storytelling perfumes.

Quality composition: Reviewers note the naturalistic blend of cedar, incense, and tar is nuanced and evocative, with a sense of craftsmanship and historical research.

Cons

Challenging opening: The initial burst can be sharp, dirty, and medicinal, which some find off-putting or 'unsettling.'

Situational drawback: The bold smokiness is not suited for hot weather, crowded spaces, or office wear, and may be too niche for daily use.

Comparisons

Similar to: Comparisons are occasionally made to Comme des Garçons Series 3 Incense or smoky Amouage offerings for their shared dry incense and birch tar tones.

Reminds reviewers of: Some mention CB I Hate Perfume's Burning Leaves or Serge Lutens's Fille en Aiguilles, though Mississippi Medicine is even earthier and more meditative.