Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom

Southern Bloom is Goldfield & Banks' floral masterpiece, launched in 2018 and created by François Merle-Baudoin and Hamid Merati-Kashani — honouring the short-lived September bloom of the rare Boronia flower on Bruny Island, off Tasmania's southern coast, a fleeting phenomenon that inspired a floral green perfume as lavish as it is rare.

The fragrance opens with a bright, fruity-slightly tart welcome of cassis and mandarin orange, then embraces you like walking into a cloud of creamy, soft pink petals swirling gently around you. At its core is Boronia Absolute, one of the most precious and expensive raw materials in perfumery, complemented by the richness of Jasmine Sambac from India, fruity Cassis from France, and the creamy exoticism of Ylang Ylang from Madagascar and Coconut Accord. Jasmine is present but not cloying; ylang is prominent and creamy next to a gorgeous powdery iris, while cassis lends a bit of tart fruit or dark berries which beautifully complements the powdery woody florals.

Powdery Orris from Italy, earthy Vetiver from Indonesia and smooth Australian Sandalwood add balance and depth. Longevity is 7–9 hours with moderate sillage and soft to moderate projection, close to the skin with a gentle aura. Projection is moderate and becomes discreet, with a lovely dry-down many hours later.

Community comparisons most often land on Songes and Bronze Goddess — alike in mood but more restrained and a little more modern. If you've been curious about one of Australia's most distinctive niche florals built around a rare and expensive botanical, Southern Bloom is the perfect fragrance to experience in a decant — a lush, creamy, powdery floral with genuine artistry and a story worth wearing.

Scent Notes

• Top: Cassis, Mandarin Orange
• Middle: Boronia Absolute, Coconut, Italian Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang
• Base: Australian Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Vetiver

Best For
Spring, summer, and fall. Casual wear, date nights, special occasions. A luxurious floral-woody built around rare Boronia Absolute — creamy, powdery, and elegant with moderate longevity and a soft, sophisticated sillage perfect for those who love refined, naturalistic florals.