Goldfield & Banks Australia 2023 Extrait

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Silky Woods Elixir

by Olivier Cresp

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Goldfield & Banks Australia Silky Woods Elixir is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Olivier Cresp. Silky Woods Elixir opens with Saffron and Fig, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Clearwood, Musk, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Oud and Vanilla. Goldfield & Banks Australia's Silky Woods Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, bold, and unapologetic; this Elixir takes the original Silky Woods DNA and amps it up, leaning into a masculine-leaning wood bomb. Not a safe blind buy, as it splits opinion between a rich, complex vanilla-wood dream and an acrid, chemical mess with an ashtray opening. Sample first if you dare.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Silky Woods Elixir Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Silky Woods Elixir is a powerhouse in longevity and projection, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, deep, and sensual profile, often described as 'sexy' and 'masculine-leaning', aligns perfectly with date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Silky Woods Elixir opens with a potent blast of woody notes and fig, quickly transitioning to a heart of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, draped in warm, balsamic amber. Vanilla and musk emerge in the drydown, softened by elusive saffron and a hint of dusty orris, creating a deep, enveloping warmth. The journey from initial sharp woods to a smooth, sweet finish is complex, with rose and oud providing an underlying current of sophistication.

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