Goldfield & Banks Australia 2016 EDP

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Blue Cypress

by François Merle-Baudoin

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Goldfield & Banks Australia Blue Cypress is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by François Merle-Baudoin. Blue Cypress opens with Cypress and Clove, settles into a heart of Lavender and Star Anise, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Goldfield & Banks Australia's Blue Cypress carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive aquatic-woody scent. Some find it a refreshing, clean take on Australian cypress, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, overpriced 'ADG type' fragrance with poor performance. Definitely sample first.
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Blue Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clove50%
Cypress50%
Heartas listed
Lavender50%
Star Anise50%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its weak performance means it won't be intrusive. The aquatic and woody accords lean well into casual and sport settings, but its common comparisons to generic men's freshies reduce its date and formal appeal.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CI 42090 (BLUE 1)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Blue Cypress opens with a cool, almost minty blast of cypress and lavender, underscored by a surprising hint of star anise. As it settles, the initial freshness deepens into a woody, aromatic heart with earthy patchouli and a touch of warm clove. It's meant to evoke a tranquil, dewy forest after rain, but often comes across as a crisp, clean 'shower fresh' aquatic with an aftershave vibe.

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