D.S. & DURGA

D.S. & DURGA's fragrances are a voyage to far-off places, blending music, nature, and design to create a rich narrative that transports you. Each scent is an authentic study of real-world objects and places.

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Clean
Zero-waste
Asian Owned
Diverse Brand
Emerging Brand
Immigrant Founders
Influencer Approved
Creulty Free
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About D.S. & DURGA

D.S. & DURGA is a fragrance brand founded in 2007 by David (D.S.) and Kavi (Durga) with a belief that scent is as powerful as sight and sound, D.S. & DURGA creates fragrances that transport you to far-off places, both real and imaginary. Each scent is a rich narrative that combines music, art, nature, and design to create an invisible landscape for exploration. The brand's fragrances are made in-house and are authentic studies of real-world objects, plants, and places. D.S. & DURGA's scents are a reflection of their love for music, nature, myth, and design, and are a testament to the founders' pioneering spirit in DIY Brooklyn.

Who Shops At D.S. & DURGA

D.S. & DURGA's customers are fragrance aficionados who appreciate the art of storytelling through scent. They value the brand's authenticity and the blend of music, art, nature, and design that goes into creating each fragrance.

What customers love about D.S. & DURGA

Here's what shoppers have to say:
  • The scent of D.S. & DURGA products is amazing and smells exactly like different locations in California
  • The hand soap scent stays on your hands for a couple of hours which is nice
  • The candles make a unique and memorable home fragrance
  • D.S. & Durga is cruelty-free.
  • The thick peach-colored glass of the candles is beautiful
  • It would make a great gift for California expats, guys, and anyone who's not into floral or sweet scents
Cons
  • The product lacks clear labeling, which can be confusing for customers.
  • The quality control of the product needs improvement, as some candles have issues with wick placement and burning.
  • The scent of the product may not always match the description, leading to disappointment for some customers.

D.S. & DURGA's Shipping Policy

D.S. & DURGA ships to the continental United States and Canada. Shipping costs will be calculated during checkout for deliveries to Canada and areas outside of the continental United States. The brand ships orders within 2 days of the order being placed, but perfume must be shipped via ground transport due to the law. Shipping can take 1-7 days with UPS, with the carrier experiencing delays or lost packages. D.S. & DURGA will do their best to assist customers and the carrier in finding any lost packages.

D.S. & DURGA's Return Policy

D.S. & DURGA accepts returns by mail or in-store for items purchased within 14 days of receiving the order. The items must be returned in their original packaging and in unused and unopened condition. Eligible refunds will be processed to the original method of payment. Limited scents such as Studio Juice, Sample Sets, Auto Fragrances, and electronic gift cards cannot be returned. Other restrictions may apply.
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Young Adults
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Fragrance storytellers

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