A Chic, Moody Floral That’s Anything But Basic
D.S. & Durga debuts Brown Flowers Eau de Parfum today, and if you’re picturing the “Florals… for spring? Groundbreaking.” line from The Devil Wears Prada, yeah, no. This is a whole different floral story.
Known for transforming everyday experiences into unexpected olfactory journeys—boiling pasta water, tennis balls, or concrete after rain—D.S. & Durga once again delivers something distinct. Brown Flowers is a floral scent, but not in the way you’d expect. It’s modern, complex, and full of intrigue.
Please note my Brown Flower fragrance images used in this post are of a lab sample bottle sent as a pre-release press preview.
What Is Brown Flowers About?
Unlike the brand’s limited-run studio juice experiments, Brown Flowers looks like a full-fledged addition to the D.S. & Durga fragrance lineup. And true to form, it doesn’t follow the usual floral blueprint.
Instead of leaning on traditional white or green floral notes, Brown Flowers is a sophisticated outlier—more chic misfit than wallflower. It has depth, character, and, dare I say, a passport full of stamps.
I love the way D.S. & Durga teases the fragrance on their website:
“It’s chic, it’s drab, it’s what all her friends are wearing in the city. Don’t you want to try it?”
Brown Flowers Notes: A Floral with an Edge
As expected, the composition is as unconventional as the name. Brown Flowers combines rare and intriguing floral accords with a nuanced warmth.
• Top Notes: Acabia, dried cedrat, Queen Anne’s Lace
• Middle Notes: Orchid, coffee flower, Arabian jasmine
• Base Notes: Aged musk, roots, coffee
The scent unfolds beautifully, starting with warm yet airy opening notes before settling into a floral heart that feels soft yet dynamic. The dry down? A refined balance of clean and rich tones with a touch of warmth that’s neither earthy nor woody—but subtly nods in both directions.
Longevity & Wearability: How Does It Perform?
I didn’t expect to love Brown Flowers as much as I do. My typical go-to is a green floral, and I rarely venture into the warmer, more textured territory. But this one? It just works.
I packed my early access lab sample for a recent trip, and after a long travel day, I could still catch lingering traces on my t-shirt. On skin, the longevity is just as impressive—it wears beautifully throughout the day without fading too quickly.
Since I’m a longtime fan of I Don’t Know What, I’ve also been layering the two. A spritz or two of IDKW gives Brown Flowers an even crisper, more polished finish while subtly enhancing its warmth.
D.S. & Durga Brown Flowers EDP is available starting today at dsanddurga.com:
• 50ml – $210
• 100ml – $300
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