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DS & DURGA
RADIO BOMBAY
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
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$225
Description
Radio Bombay is a sophisticated sandalwood-centered fragrance that evokes the warmth of a vintage transistor radio carved from sandalwood, warming in the Bandra heat of Mumbai. This conceptual masterpiece combines metallic copper notes with creamy sandalwood, creating a unique interplay of warm wood, dusty electronics, and tropical softness. The scent radiates with blooms of musk, peach, coconut, and cedar distillates, offering an intimate, nostalgic experience that feels both vintage and thoroughly modern.
Perfumer: David Seth Moltz
Scent Profile
Woody
Warm
Creamy
Powdery
Spicy
Amber
Notes
Top Notes
Radiant Wood
Copper
CedarMiddle Notes
SandalwoodRadiant Iris
Boronia
PeachBase Notes
Balsam Fir Absolute
Coconut Musk
Ambergris
Ambrette SeedAbout 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.
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.
Reviews
4.3
Very Good3 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.3/5 • 3 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers praise Radio Bombay for its authentic, creamy sandalwood character with a unique metallic twist that genuinely evokes the smell of vintage electronics. Many describe it as their perfect personal fragrance, combining nostalgic, homey qualities with elegant woodiness, though some note it fades during the day before reviving with body heat.
Pros
Moderate longevity with heat-reactive qualities: Fades during the day but woody notes and creamy musks intensify when skin warms or sweats
Versatile intimate wear: Perfect for personal enjoyment and close encounters, works beautifully as a summer fragrance with its subtle coconut and musk notes
Authentic composition: Delivers genuine sandalwood character with lactonic creaminess, dusty metallic nuances, and a sophisticated reconstruction of overharvested Mysore sandalwood
Cons
Projection limitations: Soft sillage means the wearer can barely detect it by evening, making it more of a skin scent than a statement fragrance
Skin chemistry dependent: Some wearers experience an unwanted cooked rice or sunscreen layer in the development phase before it settles into pleasant sandalwood
Comparisons
Similar to pure sandalwood essence: Captures the meditative, pure quality of traditional Indian sandalwood with added modern complexity and metallic warmth
Reminds reviewers of heated vintage electronics: Authentically evokes the dusty, metallic, greasy warmth of tube amplifiers and old radios in humid venues
Vibe & Emotions
Comforting nostalgia: Evokes memories of antique stores, childhood homes, and dusty garages with a sense of worldly, papery warmth
Meditative focus: Channels the spiritual purity and centering quality of Indian sandalwood used in religious contexts and meditation
Urban sophistication: Makes wearers feel like someone who knows the coolest spots in the city and dresses in effortlessly stylish streetwear
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