Some people dislike floral perfumes because they can find the scents overly sweet, cloying, too mature or reminiscent of artificial air fresheners, but DS & Durga’s Lilac City is a limited-edition launch positioned as “the floral for people who don’t wear florals.”

This floral perfume opens with a crisp burst of lime and delicate petals, softened by the citrusy charm of bergamot, creating a bright, playful introduction. As it settles, lush purple lilac and creamy jasmine bloom at the heart, grounded by the powdery elegance of orris. The dry-down reveals a surprising contrast—concrete and white moss wrapped in a veil of fancy musk, adding an unexpected urban sophistication to the soft, sweet floral core.