Goldfield & Banks Australia 2016 EDP

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Desert Rosewood

by François Merle-Baudoin

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Goldfield & Banks Australia Desert Rosewood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by François Merle-Baudoin. Desert Rosewood opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rosewood, Cardamom, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Goldfield & Banks Australia's Desert Rosewood carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions with its sweet, spicy, and sometimes medicinal woody character. If you're after a unique, warm amber that doesn't shy away, give it a go. Otherwise, you might find it an acquired taste.
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  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Bold
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Desert Rosewood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Benzoin25%
Cardamom25%
Patchouli25%
Rosewood25%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, spicy, and woody accords, coupled with strong performance reported by many, make it ideal for cooler weather and evening wear. While some find it office-safe, its robust character might be a bit much for close-quarters professional settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Desert Rosewood opens with a burst of warm, spiced mandarin, quickly settling into a robust heart of resinous rosewood and fuzzy benzoin. Cardamom and patchouli weave through, adding an earthy, peppery kick that some find medicinal or even akin to a vintage spiced cola. The vanilla lends a dry sweetness, balancing the woods without becoming sickly, creating a rich, opulent, and deeply comforting aura that lingers for hours.

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