Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods

Silky Woods is Goldfield & Banks' woody-gourmand flagship, launched in 2021 and created by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani. It was the first fragrance in their new Botanical Series, featuring sustainably harvested Australian agarwood from Tropical Queensland. According to its founder, it is the first perfume on the market to explore Australian agarwood.

It opens with a delicate warmth of cinnamon and tobacco leaves, unfolding into a heart of exotic ylang-ylang and creamy vanilla — agarwood provides its musky depth, softened by suede and enriched with saffron, incense, and Australian sandalwood. The oud here is notably approachable — buttery, silky, and far removed from the sharp medicinal character some oud fragrances carry. The oud is exquisitely finely crafted, almost buttery silky soft, and together with the suede creates something indescribably beautiful.

The longevity is absolutely phenomenal — wearers report easily smelling it the next day after spraying in the afternoon, so the performance on this is undeniably impressive. The high concentration results in great projection and excellent durability. Expect 10+ hours on skin with moderate to above-average sillage.

Community comparisons most frequently land on Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — Silky Woods is described as a more user- and audience-friendly version. If you love the idea of a lush vanilla-oud-tobacco composition but want something smoother, more wearable, and genuinely unique with Australian botanicals at its core, this is one of the best in its class to sample. The beast-mode longevity alone makes a decant the smart way to experience it before committing to a full bottle.

Scent Notes

• Top: Saffron, Ceylon Cinnamon
• Middle: Suede, Agarwood (Oud), Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine
• Base: Tahitian Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood, Tobacco Leaf, Musk, Frankincense

Best For
Fall, winter, and evening wear. Date nights, special occasions, cooler weather. A sensual woody-gourmand with exceptional longevity that blends Australian agarwood, creamy vanilla, and smoky tobacco into a refined, approachable oud experience.