Goldfield & Banks Island Lush

Island Lush is Goldfield & Banks' woody spicy release, launched in 2023 and created by perfumer Amélie Jacquin from Givaudan under the creative direction of Dimitri Weber. Part of the Botanical Series, it's described by the house as "a sumptuous ode to the South Pacific, where radiant spices and smooth woods capture the spirit of distant island shores."

The opening delivers nutmeg, pink pepper, ginger, and bergamot — a warm, radiant spice-forward introduction that feels genuinely exotic without leaning tropical or fruity. The heart unfolds with guaiac wood, cedar, iris, and geranium — a powdery, woody accord that adds surprising refinement and a quietly floral smoothness to the composition. Island Lush highlights the sandalwood of the South Pacific, with Haitian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli, and agarwood featuring prominently, creating a creamy, resinous foundation that avoids going overtly dark or heavy.

The base brings leather, sandalwood, benzoin, vetiver, and patchouli — a warm, woody-leathery dry-down with impressive depth. Reviewers report that it projects really well for the first hour, then settles to moderate projection for the next six hours, eventually transitioning to a skin scent around the ninth hour. The leathery undertones are subtle yet impactful, and longevity is impressive.

Community comparisons land most often on Silky Woods and Purple Suede — both from Goldfield & Banks' own catalog — with Island Lush offering a smoother, lighter leather than the house's other leathery releases. If you're looking for a woody-spicy-leather fragrance that balances exotic warmth with refined elegance, Island Lush delivers that rare combination beautifully, making it an ideal candidate to sample before committing to a full bottle.

Scent Notes

• Top: Nutmeg, Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
• Middle: Guaiac Wood, Iris, Cedar, Geranium
• Base: Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Benzoin, Patchouli

Best For
Fall, winter, and spring. Casual wear, evening events, date nights. A woody-spicy-leather fragrance with South Pacific sandalwood at its heart — warm, refined, and genuinely unique in its balance of exotic spice and creamy woods.