A year after the release of its first Deluxe Box Set, DS & Durga is back, kicking off spooky season in style with a special launch. The brand-new Murder Mystery Set is as charming as its predecessor but serves up a more wickedly fun twist. It also features never-before-seen scents crafted by the master juice maker. Reminiscent of a game of Clue, this set is filled with intriguing characters, each hiding a clue to the stolen heart of DS & Durga’s biggest hit—I Don’t Know What.
The creative challenge? To add the missing heart notes to this iconic scent. No catches, no rules—just pure olfactory adventure.
Or a deviously scented whodunit?
What is the Murder Mystery Set?
The Murder Mystery Set is a unique layering collection featuring six mini bottles (10ml each) of DS & Durga’s eau de parfum masterpieces. Packaged in a sleek two-tier box, the base doubles as a stylish display tray for your vanity or bathroom counter. These bon-bon-sized bottles are perfect for travel, keeping in the car, at your desk, or in a jacket pocket. Personally, I’m a fan of the small spray nozzles over rollerball applicators. Also, these 10ml bottles are surprisingly long-lasting.
What Scents Are Part Of The Murder Mystery Set?
The set features the legendary I Don’t Know What (IDKW) alongside five new and exclusive scents. If you’re unfamiliar with IDKW, it’s a versatile fragrance enhancer with a prominent Iso E Super note that can make you “smell like you but better” or elevate any scent you layer it with. My journey with DS & Durga began with IDKW—I bought it as a birthday treat last year, and now I own it in every size, from sample to jumbo.
The Five New Scents in the Set
PAT VON CHOULI
This is a smoky blend with surprising green notes–richer and more robust than the others in the set. It softens beautifully when layered with IDKW, creating a combination with impressive longevity.
PRINCE AMBER
Sweet, warm, and more resinous than powdery, this amber scent is toned down by IDKW, with cacao (I think?) notes subtly peeking through. As someone who’s not usually drawn to amber, I find this an approachable take that feels less dense on my skin.
MADAM CURRANT
Bright, sharp, green, and juicy, Madam Currant is a standout with a strong presence. It’s one of my favorites, thanks to the mouthwatering currant note that lingers. A light spray of IDKW tempers its tartness just a bit, making the scent feel perfectly balanced.
PROFESSOR ROSE
A green, watery floral with rose petals at the forefront, this scent is clean, pure, and simply gorgeous. A spritz of IDKW spikes the effervescence of the rose, making this blend fresh and exhilarating—a personal favorite for layering.
DR. NEWMAN MAY
Soft, warm, sunny, and clean, Dr Newman Hay is unique in its subtlety—neither grassy nor earthy, but beautifully understated. It shines alone, but when combined with Professor Rose, it creates a killer combination. Layering it with IDKW, however, mutes it a bit too much for my liking.
This limited-edition set is seasonal, so don’t wait too long to decide whether to treat yourself or surprise the fragrance aficionado on your holiday shopping list. With the festive season just around the corner, this set is the perfect gift for any scent lover.
$275 (6 x 10ml) at dsanddurga.com
