Goldfield & Banks Purple Suede

Lavender and leather is an old pairing, and Purple Suede gives it a modern, animalic twist. This 2022 eau de parfum from Goldfield & Banks, composed by Ilias Ermenidis, builds around Tasmanian lavender and a smoky woodleather accord, deepened by a touch of civet. It reads rich and smooth, the "purple" in the name matching its dark, slightly sweet character. The Purple Suede price in Bangladesh at Aromatica makes an expensive Australian bottle something you can try by the millilitre.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Leather, Lavender, Pink Pepper

Heart: Leatherwood, Hyssop, Coriander

Base: Oud, Cashmeran, Patchouli, Civet, Amber, Oakmoss

Full note breakdown on Fragrantica.

The Scent

It opens with a rich Tasmanian lavender, more rounded and sweet than the sharp, aromatic lavender of classic fougeres, quickly joined by a supple leather. Pink pepper adds a light spark up top. As it develops, the leather turns smoky and sensual through a woodleather accord, with hyssop and coriander keeping a green, herbal thread running underneath. The base is where it gets interesting: a whisper of civet adds an animalic warmth, while patchouli, oakmoss, and amber give it depth and a dry, resinous grip. Cashmeran smooths everything into a soft, wearable finish. The result is a lavender-leather that feels elegant and grounded, calming rather than aggressive. Community reaction rates it highly, often alongside Silky Woods as one of the best Goldfield & Banks releases, and reviewers frequently mention how rich and long-wearing it is. Some read it as leaning masculine, though many wear it unisex. The agreement is that it is smooth, sensual, and quietly powerful, a leather you can wear close. Longevity is a common talking point, with several reviewers describing it as one of the stronger performers in the range, so a single spray carries far. The lavender is the anchor, and it stays legible through the wear even as the leather and animalic notes build around it. Oud sits quietly in the base, adding depth rather than a loud character, which keeps it wearable for those who find oud heavy. The civet is used with restraint, adding warmth and a lived-in quality without turning dirty. On skin it feels rich, dark, and composed, a leather that flatters rather than shouts. It is a scent that reveals itself slowly, changing character as the hours pass rather than staying static.

When to Wear

This is a fall and winter scent, made for cooler weather when the smoky leather and animalic warmth read best. It suits evenings, dinners, and dressed-up nights rather than a bright daytime setting. It fits well in the winter collection at Aromatica.

Who Is It For

It suits someone who likes leather and lavender and wants a version that feels rich and modern, not sharp or barbershop. If you enjoy sensual, animalic scents worn close to the skin, this is a rewarding one to own.

If you enjoy this, Island Lush sits beside it in the same Botanical Series and is worth comparing. Browse the full Goldfield & Banks collection at Aromatica.

Available as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.