Electric Air

As someone who’s deeply drawn to fragrance—perfume, oils, balms, anything that creates an atmosphere—I’ve learned how rare it is to find a scent that truly sticks. I make my own scented lotions at home, blending notes until they feel like a natural extension of my skin. That process has taught me how hard it actually is to create something people connect with on a real level. Because of that, I’m always pulled toward perfume houses that take risks and push past the expected.

That’s where D.S. & Durga comes in.

Their world feels big—sometimes almost overwhelming—but that’s part of what makes it exciting. Some scents hit me immediately; others take time, and I end up circling back to them later. I like that. Not everything needs to be instantly likable. Creativity shouldn’t be tidy or safe—it should be curious, a little wild, and willing to explore. D.S. & Durga fully embraces that
mindset.

One of my personal favorites is Concrete After Lightning. It feels charged, like the exact moment the air cracks open after a storm hits pavement. Sharp. Fresh. Electric. It’s the kind of scent that stays with you, pulling you back to a specific memory the second you smell it again.

What sets D.S. & Durga apart for me is how they approach storytelling. It comes through in the art, the playlists, and the photoshoots that surround some scent. The packaging is clean and smart—modern.Pairing fragrance with music adds another layer altogether, turning each scent
into a full experience rather than just something you spray on.

D.S. & Durga isn’t just making perfume—they’re creating worlds, moods, and moments. And for those of us who are always chasing atmosphere and memory through scent, that’s something worth paying attention to.