Kavi Ahuja Moltz is the driving creative force behind the visual and conceptual identity of D.S. & Durga. As co-founder of the brand, she brings together her background in architecture and design with a refined sense of aesthetics and storytelling. Her path into perfumery, much like that of her partner David Seth Moltz, was anything but conventional.

With formal training in architecture, Kavi approaches creativity with a structured, spatial mindset. While David develops the olfactory compositions, she shapes the brand’s visual language and overall experience. In 2007, the two founded D.S. & Durga in their Brooklyn apartment, which quickly became a creative hub for a brand defined by narrative depth and cultural references.

Kavi’s philosophy is rooted in the idea that a fragrance brand extends far beyond the scent itself. Packaging, design, naming, and storytelling are inseparable elements of a unified vision. Her work creates the framework through which each fragrance is experienced, giving every release a distinct and cohesive identity. Drawing inspiration from architecture, art, and pop culture, she has developed a visual style that is both recognizable and contemporary.

Under Kavi’s creative direction, D.S. & Durga has grown into one of the most influential names in niche perfumery. Her ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling visual concepts has played a key role in establishing the brand on an international level. Every product is conceived as part of a larger narrative—from its name to its graphic execution.

A defining aspect of her work is her sensitivity to atmosphere and context. Kavi excels at embedding fragrances within cultural and emotional narratives, transforming them into immersive experiences. Through her vision, D.S. & Durga becomes more than a fragrance house—it becomes a platform for storytelling.

Her close collaboration with David Seth Moltz remains at the heart of the brand. While he composes the scents, she constructs the visual and conceptual world around them. Together, they have built a brand that stands for innovation, individuality, and creative freedom.

With her interdisciplinary approach and sharp aesthetic perspective, Kavi Ahuja Moltz continues to shape modern niche perfumery, demonstrating how design and scent can merge into a singular creative vision.