DSH Perfumes is an ultra-niche indie artisanal fragrance house founded by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, a pioneer of the American independent perfumery movement. Known for its design-driven approach, the brand creates artistic and conceptual fragrances, often incorporating natural materials and a synesthetic philosophy.
Bright, fresh, uplifting, and modern, with a creamy, clean, and somewhat unusual character. It evokes a sense of luminosity and lightness.
Deep, rich, sexy, and opulent, Aphrodisia evokes a warm, vintage sensuality. It is described as an intoxicating and alluring scent, perfect for intimate, cozy, or social evening wear, with a confident yet subtle presence.
An exotic, spiritual, and sensual fragrance that blends French elegance with the deep, earthy aromas of Arabia. It evokes a warm, cozy, and sophisticated mood with a rich and mysterious character, featuring prominent gourmand and woody undertones.
2017
A delicious, cozy, and sophisticated gourmand vanilla with a rich, deep, and slightly resinous quality, reminiscent of crème brûlée with toasted and caramelized nuances.
A luxurious, sensual, and comforting vintage-inspired fragrance that evokes the softness of fur and the warmth of skin. It combines a retro glamour with a plush, inviting intimacy, making it both elegant and cozy.
2013
An opulent, sensual, and classic amber fragrance with a warm, sweet, and powdery character, evoking a lush and mysterious elegance.
A warm, comforting, and harmonious scent that evokes the feeling of soft, smokey summer nights transitioning into the crispness of fall. It carries a rich, woody sweetness with a subtle incense-like quality, offering a sense of coziness and subtle allure.
2018
A lush, seductive, and sunny tropical floral fragrance evoking the romance and brilliance of Hawaiian islands, with creamy and golden undertones.
A romantic, soft, classic, and elegant fragrance evoking the purity and tradition of a bridal bouquet.
2014
A luxurious and classical rose fragrance with a lush and seductive quality, embodying both dramatic innocence and sophisticated youthfulness. It suggests the velvety richness of a rose garden in full bloom, accented by soft peach and a mysterious balsamic-vanilla drydown. Part of the 'Passport to Paris Collection', it evokes a sense of beauty in two worlds, blending childish charm with elegant allure.
2014
Sophisticated, daring, elegant, sensual, classic, edgy, and glamorous, with a vintage feel.
Energetic, refreshing, and uplifting, designed to combat fatigue and provide a revitalizing boost.
2018
A mysterious, dark, and romantic scent, reminiscent of a midnight stroll through a lush lilac garden under a full moon. It's an evocative and classic floral chypre with a spicy, peppery edge.
2012
A warm, cozy, and comforting gourmand scent with shimmering spice, rum, and deep coffee notes, reminiscent of a hushed candlelight setting and delicious holiday treats like spiced cream and gingerbread cookies.
A sophisticated, sensual, and complex fragrance with a vintage feel, blending exotic florals, green notes, and a prominent chypre base with leathery and powdery nuances. It evokes a classic elegance with a touch of mystery and timeless allure, bridging ancient inspirations with modern perfumery.
Bold, luxurious, seductive, and rebellious with a hint of mystery.
Iridescent, shimmering, opulent, dazzling, refined, elegant, with a touch of wild eccentricity and exquisite charm, inspired by the astonishing beauty of a peacock.
A warm, sensual, and cozy gourmand with an exotic spicy kick, evoking the feeling of a luxurious and rich spiced dark chocolate. It's described as both comforting and intriguing.
A harmonious, energizing, and meditative natural fragrance with a prominent sandalwood character, balancing fresh, spicy, and woody notes. It embodies a sense of power, light, and harmony through its lively Ayurvedic inspiration.
2020
Serene, comforting, spiritual, and calming, promoting meditative breathing, emotional openness, and grounding.
2010
An ancient and mystical aroma with a surprisingly fresh and cooling herbal opening, evolving into a warm and deep embrace of spice and resin. It evokes an otherworldly elegance with an Egyptian influence, blending vibrant greenery with earthy warmth.
A natural, comforting, and immersive forest experience, evoking the scent of fresh pine sap and needles, with a soft, resinous warmth, designed to transport the wearer to a serene pine forest.
2018
A delicate, contemplative, and serene fragrance that evokes the crisp, cool air of a snowy winter evening under a frosty moon. It balances fresh, icy notes with soft, powdery florals and warm, dry woods, creating a sense of both chill and comfort, suffused with a silvery, glimmering moonlight quality.
A sophisticated, artistic, and free-spirited fragrance with an unconventional and non-conformist mood, blending vintage classic style with modern sensibility.
A natural, serene, refreshing, and calming fragrance, evoking the ease and natural beauty of the South of France with its blend of green bergamot, lavender, and hay.
2018
A fresh, elegant, and refreshing garden scent, evoking the essence of summer with bright citrus, green tomato leaves, sultry flowers, and earthy mineral tones.
Refreshingly bright, summery, nostalgic, calming, and sweet, evoking memories of iced lemon sweet tea on warm days.
2018
A happy, uplifting, floral, green, and fresh garden fragrance that evokes a sense of paradise.
2016
A comforting, soft, and elegant vanilla skin scent with a delicate creamy sweetness and a subtle hint of spice.
A luscious, decadent, rich, and grown-up vanilla, warm, subtle, and inviting.
A deep and cool, sharp green-woody-conifer-herbal scent, evoking the feeling of walking through a lush, enchanted forest with damp moss-covered floors and warm woods. Organic, sultry, and magical.
Romantic, elegant, and fresh floral, evoking the essence of a wedding bouquet with dewy, leafy-green nuances.