D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom

Debaser in Bloom opens up much differently than the original. There is no fresh greenness here. Instead, it's sweet, deeply floral, and has a darker quality. The rosemary and gardenia combination is fascinating, creating a herbal, natural sweetness. This mixed with the smell of plastic cassette tapes is so unique. The tapes mixed with the white currant evokes sticky sweet grape bubblegum. A layer of musk lies at the bottom of everything else. What a wonderful ride of a scent this is.

In the mid, the familiar fig and creaminess comes through, but this time we get a jammy, overripe fig mixed with the rosemary, grape bubblegum, and creamy, heady white florals. I do get a bit of indole from the gardenia. The musk and woody coconut husk in the base are a beautiful blend. Both are a bit savory, and combined with the foresty, dried fruit from the raspberry leaf, they create a wonderfully complex base for the other notes.

Both In Bloom and the original Debaser are beautiful, but I would go so far as to say these are two completely different perfumes, though the late dry downs of faintly sweet fig, musk, and mild woodiness are most similar, with In Bloom having added floral notes. Definitely sample before buying.

It projects very well for 3-4 hours and stays on skin just as well as the original, still being apparent after 14 hours.

Debaser in Bloom is beautiful, and would be perfect for evening and cooler weather, or for someone who wants a darker vibe - it's sultry and a bit moody. I rate this a 9.5/10 just because I think the original is a bit easier for me to wear, but both are absolutely fantastic.