# D.S. & Durga Perfumes - Brooklyn Niche Fragrances Online
## The Story of D.S. & Durga - Brooklyn Niche Fragrances with Soul
D.S. & Durga emerged from the creative partnership between David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz in Brooklyn, New York. The husband-and-wife duo founded the brand with a clear vision: to create fragrances that tell stories and conjure unseen worlds.
David, a self-taught perfumer, develops all compositions himself. His wife Kavi, a trained architect, handles design and brand direction. The name "Durga" was David's pet name for Kavi, inspired by the Hindu goddess and a character from Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy.
What sets D.S. & Durga apart from other niche fragrances is their narrative approach. Each scent tells a story - whether of a burning barbershop from 1891, a violin maker from Massachusetts, or the rituals of a proto-Mississippian death cult. These stories spring from diverse inspiration sources: American folk music, ancient mythology, literature, and travel.
The brand produces all fragrances in small batches directly in New York City. Each bottle is hand-filled, ensuring the highest quality control and freshness. This artisanal approach reflects the philosophy that perfumery is an art form where creativity comes before commercial considerations.
## D.S. & Durga Signature Collections - From Debaser to Mississippi Medicine
The D.S. & Durga collection features some of the most fascinating niche fragrances in modern perfumery. [Debaser](/perfume/d-s-durga-debaser), inspired by the Pixies song of the same name, combines green fig with coconut milk and blonde woods for a fresh, woody experience. The fragrance showcases David Seth Moltz's talent for transforming unconventional inspirations into wearable compositions.
[Burning Barbershop](/perfume/d-s-durga-burning-barbershop) tells the story of a barbershop that burned down in Westlake, New York in 1891. The composition of spearmint, lavender, and burnt oil creates a unique smoky-aromatic fougère. [Mississippi Medicine](/perfume/d-s-durga-mississippi-medicine) draws from ancient cultural rituals, combining birch tar, incense, and cypress root into a mystical, medicinal scent.
[Radio Bombay](/perfume/d-s-durga-radio-bombay) captures the atmosphere of a hot day in Mumbai, while [Cowboy Grass](/perfume/d-s-durga-cowboy-grass) interprets the vast American West prairies with sage and vetiver. Particularly noteworthy is [I Don't Know What](/perfume/d-s-durga-i-don-t-know-what), a fragrance enhancer that gives other perfumes a certain "je ne sais quoi."
The Gold Label line featuring [D.S.](/perfume/d-s-durga-d-s) and [Durga](/perfume/d-s-durga-durga) uses the finest raw materials like Kashmiri saffron and Sri Lankan sandalwood. These limited editions showcase the brand's craftsmanship in its purest form.
## Discover D.S. & Durga at Parfinity - Test Narrative Fragrances Before You Buy
D.S. & Durga fragrances are more than just perfumes - they're olfactory stories that take you on journeys through time and space. At Parfinity, you can discover these extraordinary niche fragrances risk-free before committing to a full size.
Create your personal Parfinity Box with five 2ml samples and experience the narrative power of D.S. & Durga. Whether you choose the green freshness of [Debaser](/perfume/d-s-durga-debaser), the smoky intensity of [Burning Barbershop](/perfume/d-s-durga-burning-barbershop), or the mystical depth of [Mississippi Medicine](/perfume/d-s-durga-mississippi-medicine) - each fragrance tells its own story on your skin.
The 2ml samples provide 15-30 applications, enough to test each fragrance over multiple days and understand its development. This way, you'll discover which D.S. & Durga creation best matches your personality. The best part: the full price of your Parfinity Box is credited toward any full-size purchase.
Explore the world of D.S. & Durga samples online at Parfinity and find your new signature scent. From Brooklyn to your doorstep - these narrative niche fragrances are waiting to become your story.
