{"title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks perfumes from Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks is a house built around rare native Australian botanicals, created by the French-Belgian Dimitri Weber. The fragrances are described as gender-free, each product page names its perfumer, and the concentration of essences and botanicals is stated at 20 to 26%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the perfumes listed here are \u003cb\u003ePacific Rock Moss\u003c\/b\u003e, an aromatic aquatic of coastal moss, lemon and cedarwood, \u003cb\u003eIngenious Ginger\u003c\/b\u003e, a floral amber with bergamot, magnolia and vanilla, and \u003cb\u003eSilky Woods\u003c\/b\u003e, a woody gourmand of cinnamon, tobacco leaf and Australian agarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-ingenious-ginger-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Ingenious Ginger Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIngenious Ginger takes its inspiration from the Atherton Tablelands in tropical Queensland. The brand builds this floral amber on the native Red Back Ginger, which it presents as a world-first in perfumery, and surrounds it with Italian bergamot, Brazilian mandarin, Chinese magnolia, vanilla, amber and Australian sandalwood. Hamid Merati-Kashani composed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Mandarin, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes an opening of Italian bergamot, Brazilian mandarin and a sparkle of ginger. Bergamot is crisp and slightly bitter, mandarin rounder and sweeter, and the ginger gives the citrus a warm, lightly peppery edge instead of leaving it purely fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne white flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese magnolia forms the heart in the brand's account. It is a creamy, lemony white floral, and here it works as a soft bridge between the bright citrus and the warm, resinous base. Because the brand names only one note for this stage, the heart is quiet and smooth rather than crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA warm bed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand rests the scent on vanilla, amber and Australian sandalwood. Vanilla gives sweetness, amber a soft resinous glow and sandalwood a creamy, dry-wood finish. This is the amber part of its floral amber classification, and it stays smooth rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetween the seasons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus and ginger up front make it easy to wear in spring and early autumn, while vanilla and amber keep it comfortable in cooler weather. It runs from daytime into the evening. Apply it to the pulse points; at 20% essences and botanicals, two or three sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-free in the brand's own terms. It suits people who want a floral that is warm and mildly sweet instead of green or powdery, and who enjoy a little spice in the citrus. A good fit if you want something soft and approachable with a clear idea behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Ingenious Ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks works with native Australian botanicals, and this perfume makes one of them its subject. The ginger here is an Australian ginger flower accord rather than a spice from elsewhere, and it is the idea the whole composition grows from. The bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Ingenious Ginger spicy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly lightly. Ginger sparkles in the opening, but it sits among bergamot and mandarin and is cushioned by magnolia, vanilla and amber. The overall impression is floral and warm rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does floral amber mean here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand files it as Floral and Amber: magnolia as the single flower, and a base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood that supplies the warm, resinous side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the concentration?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Parfum with a stated 20% of essences and botanicals, which gives the vanilla, amber and sandalwood base real body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould it make a good gift?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts warm, floral-amber style is easy to like and not especially polarising, and the French glass bottle with a wooden cap looks the part. At 100 ml it suits someone who will wear it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658694623384,"sku":"GBA-INGENIOUS-GINGER-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-ingenious-ginger-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360601"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-bohemian-lime-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Bohemian Lime Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBohemian Lime is a citrus aromatic that takes its cue from the rainforest canopy of Byron Bay. It centres on the Australian finger lime, paired with coriander, and deepens into Haitian vetiver, Moroccan Atlas cedarwood and Australian sandalwood. The brand makes it at a stated 20% of essences and botanicals, a concentrated Eau de Parfum rather than a light cologne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Australian finger lime, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver, Atlas cedarwood, Australian sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA native lime\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand starts from the Australian finger lime and sets coriander beside it. Finger lime is a sharp, tart and green citrus, and coriander adds a dry, faintly spicy lift. Together they make an opening that is bright and clean rather than sweet, with no flower in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo middle stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand names no heart notes for this perfume. Its account runs from finger lime and coriander straight to the wood, so the scent reads as a move from citrus to wood without a floral or fruity bridge. That makes it direct and tidy, with little to distract from the lime and the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoots and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaitian vetiver, Moroccan Atlas cedarwood and Australian sandalwood form the base. Vetiver is earthy and dry, cedarwood clean and straight, sandalwood smooth and creamy. The brand classifies the whole as Citrus and Aromatic, and the base keeps the citrus from staying thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm days, light layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scent is clean and bright, so it suits warm days, spring and summer most naturally, and work or casual wear more than a formal evening. Apply it to neck and wrists; the woody base gives an Eau de Parfum some staying power without making it heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, as the house says of its whole range. It suits people who like citrus without sugar and who want a woody dry-down that feels tidy rather than sweet. If you prefer florals or gourmand notes, other perfumes of the house will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Bohemian Lime\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand has made a native Australian fruit, the finger lime, the centre of this perfume, and it also gives the Bundjalung name for it, Gulalung. The scent is credited to Amélie Jacquin with Dimitri Weber as creative director, and the bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow citrusy is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClearly citrus at first, led by the Australian finger lime, but the coriander keeps it dry and the vetiver and woods give it depth. It is a citrus aromatic rather than a sweet fruity scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a floral heart?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brand names no heart notes and no flowers: the notes are finger lime, coriander, vetiver, Atlas cedarwood and Australian sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a summer scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer suits it well, and the vetiver and woods give it enough depth for mild days in spring and autumn as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat should I know about the format?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a 100 ml Eau de Parfum with a stated 20% of essences and botanicals. The brand uses French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658695377048,"sku":"GBA-BOHEMIAN-LIME-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-bohemian-lime-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360602"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-silky-woods-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Silky Woods Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky Woods is the debut of the Botanical Series from Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks, a woody gourmand built on tropical Australian agarwood from the Queensland rainforests. Cinnamon, tobacco leaf, ylang-ylang and vanilla surround the wood, while suede, saffron, incense and sandalwood soften it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Tobacco leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ylang-ylang, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Agarwood, Suede, Saffron, Incense, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm spice, dry leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the brand tells it, Ceylon cinnamon and tobacco leaf come first. Cinnamon gives a sweet, warm spice, tobacco leaf a dry, faintly sweet leafy tone. The pairing sets the gourmand, woody direction at once, before any wood has been named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA soft centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYlang-ylang from Madagascar and Tahitian vanilla follow in the brand's description. Ylang-ylang is creamy and lightly fruity-floral, vanilla smooth and sweet, and together they make the spice rounder. This is where the gourmand side of the brand's classification becomes clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe agarwood base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the brand's description, agarwood provides the distinctive musky depth, softened by suede and enriched with saffron, incense and sandalwood. The result is dark, resinous and smooth rather than sharp. The classification as Woody and Gourmand fits that mix of wood and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold months, evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a deep, warm scent, so it belongs to autumn and winter and to evenings out. As an Eau de Parfum with agarwood and incense in the base it carries well; start with two sprays on the chest or neck and keep it for the cold days rather than summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, like the whole range. It suits people who enjoy warm, resinous perfumes with some sweetness and a trace of smoke, and who are comfortable wearing something with presence. If you want a light, fresh scent for the office, this is the wrong direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Silky Woods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilky Woods is the debut of the house's Botanical Series, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. The brand's text for it refers to the botanist Joseph Banks's first voyage to Australia and to the Gold Rush, the two ideas behind the name Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the agarwood unusual?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand says it was sustainably harvested for perfumery for the first time, from tropical rainforest in Queensland. Beyond that it only describes the wood as the source of a distinctive musky depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sweet or smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth, in measure. Vanilla and cinnamon bring sweetness, while tobacco leaf, suede, incense and agarwood add dryness and a hint of smoke. The brand files it as Woody and Gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it suit daytime?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn cold weather it can, but its character is dense and warm, so evenings and the colder months suit it best. In summer heat it would feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the bottle like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Eau de Parfum in a 100 ml bottle of French glass, lacquered gold with 24-carat gold powder and finished with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658695475352,"sku":"GBA-SILKY-WOODS-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360603"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-sunset-hour-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Sunset Hour Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunset Hour takes its cue from the glowing skies over Broome. The brand builds this fruity gourmand on the Australian desert peach, a tart native fruit, and adds pear, mandarin, raspberry, jasmine sambac, green mango, coconut, salted caramel and Australian sandalwood. The result is sweet and fruity, with a sharp edge running through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pear, Mandarin, Desert peach, Raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine sambac, Green mango, Ginger, Coconut, Pink pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Salted caramel, Vanilla, Benzoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit with an edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the brand's description, pear, mandarin and desert peach lead, with raspberry adding sparkle. The peach is the unusual part: tart rather than juicy, with the salty edge the brand mentions. That edge keeps the fruit from reading as candy and gives the opening a dry, bright snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers, cream and a little heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is jasmine sambac with green mango, ginger and coconut, and a whisper of pink pepper. Jasmine brings a rich white-floral warmth, mango a green, tangy sweetness and coconut a creamy softness. Ginger and pink pepper add a small, bright heat so the heart does not turn syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet and salty finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalted caramel and vanilla give the finish its gourmand sweetness, while benzoin adds a balsamic, vanilla-like warmth and Australian sandalwood a creamy wood. The salt in the caramel echoes the salty edge of the peach, so the scent ends where it began: sweet, but not plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sweet, fruity gourmand like this is at home on summer evenings and in early autumn, and suits dinners or gatherings where you want some warmth in the air around you. Apply it lightly to wrists and neck; the caramel and vanilla base builds, so two sprays are usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will enjoy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-free in the brand's terms. It suits people who like fruit and sweetness with a twist, not just sugar, and who enjoy gourmand perfumes that stay bright. If you prefer dry woods or clean aromatic scents, it will feel too sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Sunset Hour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desert peach gives it a character of its own: a tart native fruit with a salty edge, set against jasmine sambac and salted caramel. The scent was created by Honorine Blanc at 20% essences and botanicals, and the brand's French glass bottle has a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is desert peach?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Australian native fruit and the brand's central note. The brand likens its taste to rhubarb with a salty edge and builds the whole fruity gourmand around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it too sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is sweet at the end, with salted caramel and vanilla, but the tart peach, ginger and pink pepper add contrast, so it reads as bright rather than syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer evenings and early autumn suit it best. The fruit and coconut feel right in warm air, and the caramel and vanilla base gives enough warmth for cooler nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs there coconut in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in the heart, alongside jasmine sambac, green mango, ginger and a whisper of pink pepper. It adds creaminess, while ginger and pink pepper keep it from feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658697408664,"sku":"GBA-SUNSET-HOUR-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-sunset-hour-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360604"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Silky Woods Elixir Extrait de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky Woods Elixir is a darker extrait that revisits the Australian agarwood of Silky Woods, with the ancient Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland as its setting. In the brand's account, ripe fig and saffron open it, orris and guaiac wood form the heart, and vanilla and Oud Assafi fuse with the agarwood in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orris, Guaiac wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Oud Assafi, Australian agarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipe fig, saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand opens with ripe fig and saffron. Fig is soft, green-sweet and slightly milky, saffron dry, leathery and a little metallic. Together they give the opening a dark fruit-and-spice character that is warm and rich rather than fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoke and orris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is orris and smoky guaiac wood. Orris adds a cool, powdery, slightly buttery smoothness, and guaiac wood a dry, smoky depth. Together they make the centre of the scent quiet and a little austere, a pause between the fruit and the darker base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dark base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla and Oud Assafi fuse with the Australian agarwood in the base. Vanilla keeps the dark woods from turning bitter, while the oud and agarwood give a deep, resinous depth. As an extrait, it is dense and close to the skin rather than airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter dark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extrait of this density suits cold weather and evenings, particularly autumn and winter. One or two sprays on the chest or the back of the neck are enough; the scent stays close and builds slowly, so a heavy hand is not needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-free in the brand's terms. It suits people who already like dark, woody scents and want an extrait with fig and saffron in front of the oud, rather than a plain wood. If you prefer light, fresh or sugary perfumes, it will feel too serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Silky Woods Elixir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo perfumers worked on it, Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani, and the brand states a concentration of 25% essences and botanicals. The bottle is French glass lacquered in russet tones, which suits the warm, dark scent inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it an Eau de Parfum or an extrait?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand sells it as an Extrait de Parfum, with a stated 25% of essences and botanicals. That makes it dense and concentrated, so it needs fewer sprays than a lighter Eau de Parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich notes does it combine?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFig, saffron, orris, guaiac wood, vanilla, Oud Assafi and Australian agarwood. The brand files it as Aromatic and Woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomewhat. Guaiac wood is smoky and the oud and agarwood add resinous depth, but fig, saffron and vanilla keep the scent warm and rounded rather than harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould it suit someone new to niche perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter for someone who already likes dark woods and deep resins. For a first niche perfume, a lighter aromatic from the house may be an easier start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658697670808,"sku":"GBA-SILKY-WOODS-ELIXIR-EXT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360604"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-flower-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Pacific Rock Flower Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacific Rock Flower is a fresh, free-spirited floral aquatic that looks to the sunlit coast of eastern Australia. The brand builds it on the small white blossoms of the native coastal tea tree and a sea-salt accord, then layers coral flower, cocowax and tuberose over Indonesian patchouli and Australian sandalwood. It is made at a stated 25% of essences and botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Sea salt accord, Coastal tea tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cocowax, Tuberose, Coral flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Australian sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSalt air, white blossom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand starts from the coastal tea tree, a native Australian plant with small white blossoms, and adds a sea-salt accord to give the salt-air effect. The result is a cool, slightly green freshness with a mineral edge, closer to a breeze off the water than to a bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCocowax and tuberose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the brand, coral flower, cocowax and luminous tuberose are layered together. Tuberose is rich and white-floral, cocowax adds a soft, milky, waxy creaminess, and coral flower a lighter floral thread. The cream and the salt pull against each other, and that keeps the floral fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarth and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndonesian patchouli and Australian sandalwood sit under the flowers in the brand's description. Patchouli is earthy and slightly damp, sandalwood smooth and creamy, and together they anchor the scent so the aquatic freshness does not drift away. The floral aquatic keeps a warm, woody floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh and creamy at once, this suits spring and summer days, travel and relaxed settings. Apply it to the neck, wrists and the crooks of the elbows. As an Eau de Parfum, two or three sprays are plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, as the brand frames its range. It suits people who want a floral with salt and air in it rather than a sweet bouquet, and who like something relaxed and a little offbeat. A good fit for those who find classic white florals too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Pacific Rock Flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt brings an Australian coastal plant, the tea tree, into floral perfumery and pairs it with a sea-salt accord. The brand describes the mood as free-spirited. The perfumer is Emilie Bouge, and the bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell of the sea?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sea-salt accord gives the salt-air effect, so the sea is part of the idea, but this is a floral: tuberose, cocowax and coral flower are the main players, with patchouli and sandalwood underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does cocowax add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft, creamy, slightly milky texture. It rounds the tuberose and softens the salt, so the scent feels fresh and smooth at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be worn in warm weather?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The salt, tea tree and floral freshness make it easy in spring and summer, while patchouli and sandalwood stop it from feeling thin in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs 25% a lot?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand's perfumes carry between 20% and 26% essences and botanicals, so 25% is at the upper end. It is an Eau de Parfum with real concentration, so it keeps its character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658698817688,"sku":"GBA-PACIFIC-ROCK-FLOWER-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-flower-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360605"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-rose-magnitude-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Rose Magnitude Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose Magnitude is the brand's idea of a rose seen through the Australian landscape: a pink salt lake under pastel skies, and a rose that is wild rather than garden-grown. Damask rose sits with violet, ginger and geranium, framed by raspberry, cumin and orris butter above and black vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and papyrus below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Raspberry, Cumin, Orris butter, Buckwheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Damask rose, Ginger, Violet, Geranium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Black vanilla, Tonka bean, Sandalwood, Papyrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry, cumin, orris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's top notes are raspberry, cumin, orris butter and buckwheat. Raspberry is bright and tart, cumin warm and earthy, orris butter powdery and smooth. Buckwheat adds a toasted, nutty dryness. Together they set the rose in a dry, slightly savoury frame rather than a sweet one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wild rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamask rose is the centre, with violet, geranium and ginger around it. Damask is full and lightly spicy, violet adds a powdery softness of sugared petals, geranium a green, rosy freshness, and ginger a bright heat. The brand calls the rose wild, and this heart reads more rugged than a bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack vanilla, papyrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base holds black vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and papyrus. Black vanilla gives a deep, dark sweetness, tonka a hay-like, almond-sweet warmth, sandalwood creaminess and papyrus a dry, fibrous wood. They give the rose a long, soft landing with a woody grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutumn into winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rose with a dry, woody base suits autumn, winter and evenings out; a cool spring day works too. It wants a little space around it, so it is better for dinners and gatherings than for a crowded office. The 26% concentration of essences and botanicals gives the dry-down real weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex in the brand's terms. It suits people who like rose but find the classic bouquet too sweet or too soft, and who enjoy a floral with spice, powder and wood in it. If you want a simple, fresh rose, this is not it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Rose Magnitude\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rose is set in an Australian scene, a pink salt lake under pastel skies, instead of a garden. The brand gives the concentration as 26%, the top of the 20% to 26% range it states for its perfumes, and the bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a typical rose perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot quite. Damask rose is the centre, but raspberry, cumin, buckwheat and orris butter above it and papyrus and black vanilla below give it a dry, spicy, woody frame. The brand calls the rose wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the raspberry make it sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly a little. Raspberry is tart and bright, and cumin, ginger and buckwheat keep the top dry. Black vanilla and tonka add sweetness later, but in a dark, soft form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClément Marx of Robertet created it together with Dimitri Weber, the founder and creative director of Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many sprays should I use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo or three on the neck and chest are plenty. With cumin, rose and vanilla all in the mix, it is easier to add a spray than to take one back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658698948760,"sku":"GBA-ROSE-MAGNITUDE-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-rose-magnitude-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360606"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-moss-eau-de-parfum-50ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Pacific Rock Moss Eau de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacific Rock Moss is the first formulation Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks ever made, and the brand builds it on Australian coastal moss from the South Coast. Italian lemon, French sage and Egyptian geranium accent the moss, while Virginia cedarwood and white musk give it a woody, musky character. The brand files it as an aromatic aquatic and says it should evoke sea spray and summer light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian coastal moss, Lemon (Italy), Sage (France), Geranium (Egypt), Cedarwood (Virginia, USA), White musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is built on\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand puts the coastal moss at the centre and arranges everything else around it. Moss reads damp, green and slightly mineral, and the brand points it towards sea spray and summer light. It describes this as the first formulation the house ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian lemon brings a clean, sharp brightness, French sage adds a dry, herbal edge, and Egyptian geranium gives a green, faintly rosy softness. The brand uses them to accent the moss rather than to lead, so the result stays aromatic and aquatic in the way the brand classifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dry side\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirginia cedarwood and white musk give the scent its woody, musky character. Cedarwood is dry and pencil-like, white musk is clean and soft, and together they keep the moss from turning heavy. The brand does not publish a top, heart and base for this perfume, so the notes are listed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryday wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scent like this suits warm weather and daytime best, when its fresh, green side has room to show. Apply it to the neck and wrists. As an Eau de Parfum with a stated 20% of essences and botanicals, a few sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex in the brand's terms: the house calls its range gender-free. It suits people who like aromatic, herbal scents with a mineral, green character and who prefer something clean over something sweet. If you want sugar or vanilla, this is not that perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Pacific Rock Moss\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks builds its perfumes around native Australian botanicals, and this was the first one. The moss is the idea, not a decoration. It was created by François Merle-Baudoin and Carine Certain Boin, and the bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Pacific Rock Moss built around?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralian coastal moss from the South Coast, accented by Italian lemon, French sage and Egyptian geranium, with Virginia cedarwood and white musk. The brand files it as an aromatic aquatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it fresh or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh. The notes are moss, lemon, sage, geranium, cedarwood and white musk, with no vanilla, caramel or other sweet note in the list. The character is green, clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow concentrated is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Parfum, and the brand states a concentration of essences and botanicals of 20%. That makes it a properly concentrated EDP, so a few sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size is this bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 ml, a format that fits easily in a bag or on a shelf. 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