WHITE SANDALWOOD

White Sandalwood is an eau de parfum by Goldfield & Banks, the Australian luxury perfume house founded by Dimitri Weber. Signed by perfumer François Merle-Baudoin and launched in 2016, among the brand's first creations, it is a sophisticated, exotic floral woody fragrance that the house describes as a spicy, musky embrace, both comforting and elegant.

The Fragrance

White Sandalwood is inspired by the landscapes of Kununurra, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where pristine nature meets the richness of the earth: this is exactly where the fragrance's sandalwood comes from. The brand describes exotic spices casting a radiant, dry heat, tempered by the powdery sweetness of rose, over a base of sandalwood with a velvety warmth. Like all of the house's creations, it combines Australian raw materials with French savoir-faire, at a concentration of 20% essences and botanicals, and it comes in a Goldfield & Banks cotton pouch.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is bright and vibrant: Comoros Islands pepper and Moroccan thyme release a dry, aromatic warmth. In the heart, sweet and powdery Turkish rose blooms, blending with precious, slightly leathery Spanish saffron. As the hours pass, the fragrance settles on a velvety, enveloping base of creamy, soft Australian white sandalwood, supported by the comforting warmth of amber, in a musky, sophisticated trail.

Who We Recommend White Sandalwood To

We recommend White Sandalwood to anyone who loves woody fragrances but wants them soft and refined, with a floral heart of rose, and to anyone looking for an elegant, comforting scent to wear like a second skin. It is perfect in autumn and winter, at the office as well as in the evening. It is predominantly feminine in character, thanks to its powdery rose, but suits everyone: anyone who loves sandalwood and spices will find it irresistible.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

White Sandalwood is a fragrance of great class that grows on the skin hour after hour: after a lively opening it becomes creamy, velvety and intimate, with a trail that envelops without ever overwhelming. It is one of those scents that reveal themselves slowly and then never let you go.

Similar Fragrances

• Ambre Safrano by BDK Parfums shares saffron, pepper, Turkish rose and sandalwood in a more ambery, resinous composition, with frankincense, leather and vanilla.
• Jihan by Kajal combines saffron, rose and sandalwood with magnolia, musk and vanilla, in a softer, more ambery floral woody.
• White Amber by Cave pairs pepper, rose and sandalwood with a base of ambergris and ambrette, in a brighter, sweeter version.

FAQ

Where does the sandalwood in White Sandalwood come from?
The fragrance's sandalwood comes from Kununurra, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, as stated by Goldfield & Banks itself. It is an area of still pristine nature, and it is the landscape of Kununurra that inspired the perfume.

Does it smell more of sandalwood or rose?
White Sandalwood is a floral woody fragrance: in the first hours Turkish rose and saffron take centre stage, with the warmth of pepper and thyme, while the sandalwood emerges more and more over time, creamy and velvety. The result is a refined, luminous sandalwood, far from heavier woody scents.

Who created White Sandalwood?
It is signed by perfumer François Merle-Baudoin, under the creative direction of founder Dimitri Weber. It was launched in 2016 and is among the house's first creations, together with Pacific Rock Moss.

How long does White Sandalwood last?
It has excellent longevity: fragrance lovers often report more than eight hours on the skin, with a noticeable trail in the first hours that then becomes more intimate and creamy. It shows its best in the drydown, when sandalwood and amber melt into the skin.

Product Information

Brand

Goldfield & Banks Australia

Name

White Sandalwood

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory Family

Floral Woody

Launch Year

2016

Made in

France