Spirit of the Glen by DS&Durga bottle
DS&Durga

Spirit of the Glen

4.2/5 · 134 votes Masculine 2013
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Coal

Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day97
Night57
Fall100
Winter89
Spring80
Summer17
Our take

Spirit of the Glen opens with a puzzling brightness, a slick pear and pineapple that seem to have wandered into the wrong glen. The grass note cuts through that fruit sweetness like a cold morning, but it’s the chamomile and hay that really anchor the middle, turning things herbal and dusty before the base even shows up. And when it does, the coal, malt, and whiskey arrive like a damp, smoky blanket rolled out over old oak. The whole thing smells like a hay bale left overnight in a coal shed next to a still, slightly damp and a little rough around the edges. It’s not sweet, not fresh, but decidedly heavy in a natural, almost gritty way. The longevity is moderate, and the sillage stays close, which feels appropriate for this introspective character. Spirit of the Glen works best when you want to smell like you’ve spent an afternoon poking around a distillery ruin in the autumn drizzle. It suits someone who enjoys a quiet, moody scent with boozy undertones and a thread of wild green. Anyone hunting for a party fragrance or a clean, mass-appealing freshie should walk right past this one.

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