Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir

Goldfield & Banks took their sweet, boozy Silky Woods and pushed it somewhere darker and greener. Silky Woods Elixir, a 2023 release from the Australian house composed with Olivier Cresp, is a more concentrated, smokier reading of the original, built around Australian agarwood and a prominent fig. Where the first version leans vanilla, this one reads woody and resinous first. Anyone curious about the Silky Woods Elixir price in Bangladesh will find it at Aromatica, decanted so a pricey bottle becomes something you can try.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Saffron, Fig

Heart: Rose, Peru Balsam, Orris

Base: Australian Oud, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Cypriol, Musk

Full note breakdown on Fragrantica.

The Scent

It opens with saffron and a green, slightly bitter fig that sets it apart from most sweet woody scents. The fig leaf reads more like cut greenery than fruit, which keeps the opening dry rather than jammy. As it warms, a soft rose and resinous Peru balsam add richness, with orris lending a faint powdery smoothness. The woods build steadily underneath: Australian oud and guaiac give a smoky, almost leathery depth, while cypriol adds an earthy, incense-like edge. Vanilla sits at the base, but here it is darker and less sugary than in the original, more of a warm glow than a dessert. Ambroxan, oakmoss, and musk round the finish into something enveloping and long-wearing. The overall effect is a smoky, figgy woody scent with real complexity, shifting between green, resinous, and creamy as it dries. Community reaction is split: some call it one of the best things the house has made, while others find the oud and guaiac read a touch synthetic. Most agree it leans more masculine and more serious than the sweeter original. Projection is strong for the house, and this is often called one of its better performers, so a light hand goes a long way. The fig is the thread that ties it together, reading green and milky by turns as the woods shift underneath. Later in the wear the balsams and vanilla grow more noticeable, giving the drydown a soft, resinous glow rather than a sharp finish. On skin it feels rich and slow-moving, a scent that unfolds over hours instead of announcing itself all at once.

When to Wear

This is a cool-weather scent, at its best in fall and winter when the smoky woods and resins feel most at home. It suits evenings and dressed-up occasions rather than a bright office day. It sits well beside the richer picks in the winter collection at Aromatica.

Who Is It For

It fits someone who likes woody, resinous scents and wants a vanilla that stays dark rather than sweet. If you enjoyed the original Silky Woods but wished it were smokier and greener, this is the version built for you.

If you enjoy this, Desert Rosewood sits in the same woody Goldfield & Banks family 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.