A Fan-Favorite Fragrance Brand Reimagines Three Classic Colognes Your Grandpa Would Have Worn

Founded in 2008, D.S. & Durga is a brand known for its unconventional approach to fragrance — a fact that only makes its new Colognes collection even more unexpected.

Instead of seeking inspiration from offbeat sources such as music (Debaser) or geography (Radio Bombay), D.S. & Durga reimagined three classic scent families responsible for countless formulations over the years.

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From the medicine cabinet

First up is Golfjazz, an homage to the chypre scents “that were ubiquitous in New England in the 80s,” founder David Seth Moltz says on the D.S. & Durga website.

With bright top notes of lime and mint, rounded out by cedarwood and patchouli, Golfjazz promises ample freshness with a touch of woodsy leather.

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As for Grey Blazer, D.S. & Durga describes it as an easy-wearing fragrance that can be dressed up or down — just like its namesake.

According to Moltz, the concoction of herbs, spices and musk was driven by the idea of “a corporate schmuck around 2000, wanting out of ‘the life,’ smelling the wool of his perfect Donegal blazer and dreaming of visiting Ireland.”

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Finally, there’s Rum Bay Rum, D.S. & Durga’s take on something like St. Johns Bay Rum but softened with notes of lime and linden.

Motz says he’s had the basis of the formulation for nearly 20 years but had forgotten about it until 2024.

“Many men aspire to dress like their grandpa and wear the colognes he would have worn,” he says.

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Pricing and availability

The three fragrances are available now from D.S. & Durga’s official website, as well as Todd Snyder.

They are only available in 1.7-ounce bottles. Each one costs $210 — pricing consistent with the rest of the brand’s collection.

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D.S. & Durga Colognes

• $210 at D.S. & Durga
• $210 at Todd Snyder

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