Pistachio by D.S. & Durga
Brand: D.S. & Durga
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Freshly cracked pistachio, cardamom and raw sugar open onto roasted almond and patchouli over warm musk and vanilla cream. Nutty and creamy, true to the nut rather than to a dessert.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Unisex
Key accords: Pistachio, Cardamom, Sugar, Roasted Almond, Patchouli, Musk
Top Notes
- Pistachio
- Cardamom
- Sugar
Heart Notes
- Roasted Almond
- Patchouli
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Date, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Pistachio by D.S. & Durga belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. Freshly cracked pistachio, cardamom and raw sugar open onto roasted almond and patchouli over warm musk and vanilla cream. Nutty and creamy, true to the nut rather than to a dessert. Pistachio opens with Pistachio, Cardamom, and Sugar. The heart brings Roasted Almond and Patchouli. It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
How to wear Pistachio
On skin, Pistachio by D.S. & Durga has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, date, and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pistachio opens with Pistachio, Cardamom, and Sugar.
The heart brings Roasted Almond and Patchouli.
It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
What to layer with Pistachio
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and musk.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Daisy EDT on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Daisy EDT
Delina by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Delina
So New York by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays So New York
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 37/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this gourmand scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Clémentine California by Atelier Cologne
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Clémentine California brings a citrus contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Clémentine California on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Clémentine California
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom and vanilla.
- Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf — Both include patchouli and musk.
- Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs — Both include musk and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pistachio?
Pistachio opens with Pistachio, Cardamom, and Sugar. The heart brings Roasted Almond and Patchouli. It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
How long does Pistachio last, and how strong is it?
Pistachio by D.S. & Durga has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Pistachio?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, date, and evening.
What layers well with Pistachio?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla. Apply Pistachio first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pistachio : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
Layering guide
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