D.S. & Durga

Black Magenta

Black Magenta
Product shot of Black Magenta by D.S. & Durga
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Black Magenta

Juicy pineapple, smoky tobacco.
Eau de Parfum
One review

Details

Black Magenta by D.S. & Durga is a bold and modern fragrance that captures the essence of a city at night through colorful fumes. Created by David Seth Moltz in 2024, it combines a vibrant pink pineapple opening with spicy and floral heart notes, settling into a warm tobacco and amber base.

Scent Description

Opens with a juicy, tart pink pineapple note enhanced by sharp black pepper and green galbanum. The heart reveals powdery orris concrete, carnation-like magenta dianthus, and delicate orange blossom. The base combines smoky Balkans tobacco with warm black amber and creamy sandalwood, though the drydown becomes quite subtle on skin.

Sillage

Low
Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours
> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine
Unisex
Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream
Niche

Additional Product Information

Reviews

4
One review
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Review
12/2/2024
Neon Nostalgia: The Bittersweet Symphony of Black Magenta
Black Magenta divides the fragrance community with its bold attempt to bottle 90s nostalgia in a modern niche presentation. The opening act is a crowd-pleaser: vibrant pink pineapple mingles with spicy black pepper, creating an intriguing retro-tropical vibe that captures attention immediately. However, the journey takes a controversial turn as it evolves. While some appreciate the powdery floral heart and tobacco-sandalwood base, others lament the quick fade of the promising opening into what they describe as a synthetic sweetness. The fragrance's greatest strength - its unique concept - is somewhat undermined by reported issues with longevity and projection, especially considering its premium price point. Despite these criticisms, Black Magenta remains an interesting conversation piece that successfully captures the essence of 90s club culture through a contemporary lens.
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