Holiday parties are the best. Their aesthetic seems to me to have peaked in the 60s. Think Don Draper crushing Manhattans in Manhattan, Betty under the mistletoe, jazz, ca napes, gold and green ties all in the name of Yuletide cheer. This is the cologne I'd wear to that party. Be the toast of all tomorrow's parties. A festive blast of citrus, conifers, and bracing spices. It features top notes of neroli, clove terpines and bergamot; middle notes of pine essence, Valencia orange and mandarin flower; and base notes of pine absolute, cedar and nutmeg. It is an eau de parfum, edp.
D.S. & DURGA THE MOST FESTIVE COLOGNE OF ALL TIME REVIEWS
Fragrantica: First impressions: Mountain fall/winter cabin, the smell of pine trees fills the air. Fresh pine bows of garland and wreaths for the holiday seasons in every room, and doors. Two wood crates of fresh oranges arrive, and I have just made fresh squeezed orange juice. The scent of pine and orange is really good! Underneath there are hints of wood notes and very subtle spices. Fantastic fall winter festive scent! I can see why it might appeal to men, but I bought for me (female) to wear, and loving the pine and juicy orange notes together.
Fragrantica: This is a LOVE for me! I find it very uplifting with a really nice blend of juicy citrus and dry pine notes. There is also an herbal note that pops in and out during the lifetime of the wear. It leans more on the masculine spectrum to my nose. Images of a cabin in the woods, flannel shirt, chopping wood, and a crackling fireplace all come to my mind. If you like woodsy fragrances with a touch of elegance and class, this is one to consider. Good performance and longevity. I think TMFCOAT could be one of my top 5 favorite fall/winter fragrances!
Fragrantica: Because I have an unchecked DS & Durga addiction, I snapped this up almost immediately. It opens with a burst of fresh green and citrus, nearly invoking the limey sophistication of their Carlyle scent (which truly embodies the Carlyle hotel.) However the dry down is strongly masculine, which is a bit of a disappointment for me. It definitely lives up to its Mad Men holiday description but it's Don, not Betty and no one in-between. That said, I still think it's a beautiful scent, will freely share with my spouse and in the meantime always be looking for ways to ever so slightly feminize the dry down. It's not exactly what I was hoping for but it does earn its place in the library.
