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    Kronos vs. D.S.

    Kronos by Giardino Benessere bottle

    Kronos

    Giardino Benessere
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    D.S. by DS&Durga bottle

    D.S.

    DS&Durga
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Is Kronos better than D.S.?

    D.S. wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    RoseOudSandalwood
    woodywarm spicypowderyfloralwhite floral

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Kronos and D.S.?

    Key facts: Kronos vs. D.S.
    KronosD.S.
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPaolo TerenziDavid Seth Moltz
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Kronos and D.S. smell?

    Kronos

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic
    Iris
    Floral
    White Floral
    Cinnamon

    D.S.

    Woody
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Lactonic
    White Floral
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Kronos and D.S. share?

    Top
    Orris RootOrange BlossomWhite Carnation
    Kashmiri saffronFrangipaniGardenia
    Heart
    RoseCinnamonAmber
    American LotusOudRose
    Base
    OudMuskSandalwood
    SandalwoodVetiverAmbrette

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    RoseOrris RootOrange BlossomWhite Carnation
    American LotusFrangipaniRoseGardenia
    Woody Notes
    OudSandalwood
    SandalwoodOud
    Musk
    Musk
    Ambrette

    Where they fit

    When and where do Kronos and D.S. work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Kronos or D.S.?

    Community verdict: Kronos vs. D.S.
    KronosD.S.
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    What do reviewers say about Kronos and D.S.?

    Most oud fragrances announce themselves like a door slamming. Kronos whispers. The powdery iris opening either hooks you immediately or makes you wait.Kronos
    Some fragrances announce themselves. D.S. demands you meet it. That saffron opening hits sharp and golden, it either hooks you immediately or requires a moment.D.S.

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