VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 105The website has imagery that feels modern and yet
very abstract — almost the world of Man Ray and more.
This is unusual considering perfume brands have
traditionally evoked either luxury or romance and sex.
What are you evoking?
K: We are very influenced by the world outside that of perfumes.
Perfume making, like painting, music and the fine arts, has the
ability to convey ideas and stories that can change your life.
The website, made by our wonderful friend Lydia Turner, uses
images and words to represent the worlds inside our bottles.
There is a big difference between American and European
sensibilities. Does this apply to DSD when David is
thinking of smells and you are thinking of packaging
and the rest?
D: The perfume industry is usually dominated by French
sensibilities; everyone wants to be linked to France or
introduce a French element into their fragrances. Our brand
is quintessentially American. We are more influenced by early
American industry, by wide open landscapes and the idea of
having the freedom to explore.
Some of your favourite things.
D: Tea, Irish poetry, recording music, family time, yard work.
K: Cooking, family, pasta, dancing, loud music, travel and
travel planning.
TOP LEFT: CANDLES IN THEIR BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING.