Steamed Rainbow — D.S. & Durga
Editorial impression: Humid pavement, water and a faint plastic edge that wearers liken to pool floats or bubble solution. Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from D.S. & Durga.
At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Aquatic & marine, Fresh & clean, Green, Citrus, Woody, Floral, Aromatic & herbal, Earthy · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Red Mandarin, Orange, Yellow Elemi Resin.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in summer and spring.
- Skip it if
- you want a scent others notice at a distance. The wear point is a wearer report from 5 venues.
- Performance
- Reported moderate wear; reported to wear close to the skin. These are wearer reports from 5 venues.
- Current formulation†
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — Reports differ on perceived strength, which alone does not identify a formula change. No dated formula pair, comparable batch test or house statement was found.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
- From the house†
- See it on D.S. & Durga's site
Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
A brief citrus opening gives way to something quieter and close.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- D.S. & Durga
- Top notes
- Red Mandarin, Orange, Yellow Elemi ResinSteamed Rainbow — official product page
- Heart notes
- Green Cedar, Blue Almond Flower, Indigo GrassSteamed Rainbow — official product page
- Base notes
- Violet, Vetiver, VaporsSteamed Rainbow — official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — Reports differ on perceived strength, which alone does not identify a formula change. No dated formula pair, comparable batch test or house statement was found.Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Basenotes
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Niche
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Aquatic & marine, Fresh & clean, Green, Citrus, Woody, Floral, Aromatic & herbal, Earthy
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Steamed Rainbow smell like?
Humid pavement, water and a faint plastic edge that wearers liken to pool floats or bubble solution.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
What are the notes in Steamed Rainbow?
D.S. & Durga publishes the following note tiers for Steamed Rainbow.
- Top notes: Red Mandarin, Orange, Yellow Elemi Resin
- Heart notes: Green Cedar, Blue Almond Flower, Indigo Grass
- Base notes: Violet, Vetiver, Vapors
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Browse other fragrances by these notes: Cedar, Mandarin, Vetiver, Violet.
How long does Steamed Rainbow last, and how strong is it?
Reported moderate wear; reported to wear close to the skin. These are wearer reports from 5 venues.
Of 36 counted reports, 17 describe four to six hours of wear and 13 describe under four. Both the steam-like impression and perceived intensity vary between wearers.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Steamed Rainbow been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Steamed Rainbow in the sources we reviewed.
Reports differ on perceived strength, which alone does not identify a formula change. No dated formula pair, comparable batch test or house statement was found.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
What does the concentration label on Steamed Rainbow mean?
Steamed Rainbow is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Steamed Rainbow?
We file Steamed Rainbow under Aquatic & marine, Fresh & clean, Green, Citrus, Woody, Floral, Aromatic & herbal and Earthy.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; D.S. & Durga may describe it differently. Browse by family.
What season is Steamed Rainbow for?
Wearers most often reach for Steamed Rainbow in summer and spring.
Drawn from 1,151 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Summer fragrances, Spring fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Steamed Rainbow?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from D.S. & Durga, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
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When wearers reach for it
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Spring fragrances
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Steamed Rainbow is filed under
Aquatic & marine
Accords that recall water, sea air, salt or wet stone.
Fresh & clean
Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.
Green
Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
Citrus
Scents of citrus peel and juice, such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Floral
Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet.
Aromatic & herbal
Herbal notes such as lavender, sage and rosemary.
Earthy
Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
Sources
- Steamed Rainbow — official product page — D.S. & Durga
- Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Luckyscent — Luckyscent customer reviews
- Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Steamed Rainbow — wearer reports on Reddit — Reddit, read in aggregate