ISLAND LUSH

Island Lush is a unisex eau de parfum by Goldfield & Banks, the Australian luxury perfume house founded by Dimitri Weber. Launched in 2023 and signed by perfumer Amélie Jacquin, it belongs to the precious Botanical Series and is a carnal, bountiful woody spicy fragrance built around the rarest sandalwood of the Pacific: a rich, sensual scent that sparks the desire for a faraway journey.

The Fragrance

Island Lush is a sumptuous ode to the South Pacific, where radiant spices and smooth woods capture the spirit of distant islands. At the heart of the composition is South Pacific sandalwood, a prized and rare species, enriched with botanicals from Indonesia, Paraguay, Haiti and tropical Australia. The perfumer explains that she wanted to blend natural textures, such as that of sand, with woody notes with almost wine-like nuances. Like all creations in the Botanical Series, it is housed in a French glass bottle lacquered with 24-carat gold, and the brand describes it as carnal and bountiful.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is warm and energising: Indonesian nutmeg and ginger light up together with Italian bergamot and pink pepper, for a spicy, luminous start. In the heart the composition becomes deeper and earthier: slightly smoky Paraguayan guaiac wood meets Texas cedarwood, powdery iris and Egyptian geranium. As the hours pass, the star emerges, creamy and enveloping South Pacific sandalwood, supported by tropical Australian agarwood, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, Laos benzoin and a leather accord that leaves a rich, sensual trail on the skin.

Who We Recommend Island Lush To

We recommend Island Lush to anyone who loves deep, sophisticated woody fragrances with a warm spiciness and a sensual soul. It is perfect in autumn and winter, for evenings and special occasions when you want to make an elegant impression. Wearers tend to perceive it as predominantly masculine, but it suits everyone: anyone who loves sandalwood and leather will find it irresistible.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Island Lush is one of those fragrances that command attention with class: its richness is immediately apparent, yet it stays soft and refined from start to finish. We consider it one of the house's jewels, and those who try it in store rarely forget it.

Similar Fragrances

• Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is one of the comparisons fragrance lovers mention most: it shares iris, vetiver and sandalwood, with a softer imprint of fig, black tea and cardamom.
• Lunatique by Liquides Imaginaires brings back sandalwood, leather, agarwood, iris and ginger in a more mystical composition, with incense and Sichuan pepper.
• Rare Wood by Habibi New York combines bergamot, pink pepper and ginger with a base of sandalwood, benzoin and vetiver, with a more gourmand nuance of dates and milk.

FAQ

Which fragrances does Island Lush resemble?
Fragrance lovers often compare it to Dior Homme Parfum, Armani Code Absolu and BDK Parfums' Gris Charnel, for its elegant blend of woods, spices and a leathery nuance. Island Lush, however, has an identity all its own, thanks to South Pacific sandalwood, which makes it creamier and more enveloping.

What is South Pacific sandalwood?
It is a prized and rare species of sandalwood, known by the botanical name Santalum austrocaledonicum, which grows on the islands of the South Pacific. It is the heart of Island Lush and gives it its characteristic creamy, woody softness.

Why is the bottle gold?
Island Lush belongs to Goldfield & Banks' Botanical Series, the house's most precious line: all the fragrances in this collection are housed in French glass bottles lacquered with 24-carat gold, to highlight the rarity of the raw materials used.

How long does Island Lush last?
It is among the most long-lasting scents of the house: fragrance lovers report a longevity often exceeding eight hours, with a strong trail especially in the first hours. A few sprays are enough to accompany an entire evening.

Product Information

Brand

Goldfield & Banks Australia

Name

Island Lush

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory Family

Woody Spicy

Launch Year

2023

Made in

France