{"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\/products\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}