{"title":"Hamid Merati-Kashani perfumes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHamid Merati-Kashani is named as perfumer by houses in our range: Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks and BORNTOSTANDOUT. These houses credit their perfumers on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goldfield-banks\"\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks\u003c\/a\u003e some of the perfumes belong together. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-eau-de-parfum-100ml\"\u003eSilky Woods\u003c\/a\u003e sets cinnamon and tobacco leaf on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-vanilla\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, agarwood, saffron and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-sandalwood\"\u003esandalwood\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml\"\u003eSilky Woods Elixir\u003c\/a\u003e, an extrait composed with Olivier Cresp, keeps vanilla, saffron and agarwood and adds fig and orris. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfield-banks-ingenious-ginger-eau-de-parfum-100ml\"\u003eIngenious Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter: bergamot, mandarin and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-ginger\"\u003eginger\u003c\/a\u003e over magnolia, vanilla, amber and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinger returns in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/borntostandout-drunk-lovers-eau-de-parfum-50ml\"\u003eDrunk Lovers\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/borntostandout\"\u003eBORNTOSTANDOUT\u003c\/a\u003e, this time with brandy, pepper and clary sage, on a base of amber, cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla. Vanilla is the one note all of them have in common, and sandalwood is listed in most of them.\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":"borntostandout-drunk-lovers-eau-de-parfum-50ml","title":"BORNTOSTANDOUT Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrunk Lovers is staged as a warm, boozy night: brandy spilled on dark wood, laughter, stolen moments. Hamid Merati-Kashani wrote a quick citrus and juniper opening that turns to brandy, ginger and pepper, and then finishes in amber, sandalwood, vanilla and a cinnamon-touched musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Citronella, Bergamot, Lemon, Juniperus Mexicana, Grapefruit, Red Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Brandy, Pepper, Ginger, Clary Sage, Cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Virginian Cedarwood, West Indian Sandalwood, Vanilla Planifolia, Sumatra Benzoin Gum Resin, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cardamom, Cinnamon Bark, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe first rush\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is crowded and quick. Citronella, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit make a sharp, green-edged citrus, Juniperus Mexicana adds a dry, resinous line, and red berries give a small fruity flush. It is lively rather than polite, and it moves on fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrandy, ginger, pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is where the night turns warm. Brandy supplies the boozy centre, ginger and pepper add heat and bite, and clary sage with cypress keeps a green, aromatic thread running through it, so the warmth does not become heavy too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is long and rich. Amber, benzoin and vanilla make a smooth, sweet resin, while sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver add dry depth. Cardamom and cinnamon bark keep a spiced warmth moving inside the musk until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvenings and cooler weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrunk Lovers belongs to evenings out, dinners and the colder months, when its spice and amber have room to unfold. Three sprays on pulse points and chest are plenty for a build this dense. Let the citrus pass before you judge the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will enjoy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is classed as unisex. It suits people who like warm, spiced, slightly boozy scents with a bright start and who are happy to wear something with presence. If you prefer clean or watery perfumes, the brandy and amber may feel too rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamid Merati-Kashani is the perfumer named on the brand's page, and the pyramid is unusually specific: West Indian sandalwood, Virginian cedarwood, Sumatra benzoin, Vanilla planifolia. BORNTOSTANDOUT, a Seoul house, tells it as a heated night, and those details make the picture concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the character of Drunk Lovers?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, boozy and spiced: a bright citrus and juniper start, brandy with ginger and pepper in the middle, and a long base of amber, sandalwood and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this the Extrait Extrême version?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the Eau de Parfum, which the brand lists separately from its Drunk Lovers Extrait Extrême. Check the concentration in the title when you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen is it best worn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvenings and cooler months suit it best, since brandy, spice and amber read warm. It is a rich Eau de Parfum, so start with two or three sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow concentrated is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand's Eau de Parfum line is stated at 30-40 percent fragrance concentration. Ten base notes, among them amber and cinnamon bark, give it weight and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BORNTOSTANDOUT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658695409816,"sku":"BOR-DRUNK-LOVERS-EDP-50ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/borntostandout-drunk-lovers-eau-de-parfum-50ml.webp?v=1791398243"},{"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-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"}],"url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/collections\/perfumer-hamid-merati-kashani.oembed","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}