Goldfield & Banks Australia 2016 EDP

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Pacific Rock Moss

by Hamid Merati-Kashani , François Merle-Baudoin

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Goldfield & Banks Australia Pacific Rock Moss is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and François Merle-Baudoin. Pacific Rock Moss opens with Lemon and Oakmoss, settles into a heart of Geranium and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Goldfield & Banks Australia's Pacific Rock Moss carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and fleeting, Pacific Rock Moss is either a masterpiece aquatic or a generic room spray. Its stunning opening quickly fades, leaving many wanting more from its hefty price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Pacific Rock Moss Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon50%
Oakmoss50%
Heartas listed
Geranium50%
Sage50%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often intimate sillage makes it highly suitable for casual wear or the office without being overpowering. The aquatic and citrus notes, perfectly suited for warm weather, also make it a popular choice for sport and outdoor activities, though its poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Imagine a vibrant, zesty lemon cutting through cool, salty ocean air, like a sea breeze carrying citrus from distant groves. This brisk opening then softens into a clean, smooth heart where earthy oakmoss and green geranium intertwine with aromatic sage, reminiscent of damp rocks along a pristine, stormy coastline. A whisper of cedar provides a subtle, grounding woody base.

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