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Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom
Goldfield & Banks

Southern Bloom

woody
floral
powdery
sweet
coconut
aromatic
iris
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Goldfield & Banks is an Australian niche house known for fragrances that draw on the country's natural landscape and botanical heritage. Southern Bloom fits squarely within that mission, celebrating the flora of Australia's warmer regions.

The fragrance opens with cassis and mandarin orange, a bright and slightly tart combination that immediately sets a fruity tone. The heart is where things get interesting, built around boronia, coconut, Italian iris, ylang-ylang, and jasmine sambac. These florals are creamy and indolic rather than delicate, anchored by coconut that reads almost gourmand without tipping into dessert territory. Australian sandalwood, musk, amber, and vetiger in the base provide warmth and structure, preventing the composition from becoming too soft or powdery, though powdery accords do sit throughout the overall profile.

This is a fragrance for anyone drawn to lush florals with a creamy, slightly sweet quality that doesn't require constant reapplication. It works equally well for warm-weather wear and cooler seasons given its balanced woody-floral DNA. Southern Bloom suits The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
floral
100%
powdery
100%
sweet
75%
coconut
75%
aromatic
50%
iris
50%
fruity
50%
yellow floral
50%
white floral
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cassis
Cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Boronia
Boronia
Coconut
Coconut
Creamy, tropical, and slightly sunscreen-like, coconut reads as summery and carefree. In light doses it adds a beachy sweetness; in heavier use it can veer into suntan lotion territory. Most effective when paired with citrus or florals to lift it from the beach bar and into the realm of wearable tropical fragrance.
Italian Iris
Italian Iris
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
Base · 3–12 hrs
Australian Sandalwood
Australian Sandalwood
Drier and more austere than Indian Mysore sandalwood, Australian sandalwood has a clean, milky woodiness without as much of the creamy sweetness. It's more sustainable than its Indian counterpart and used increasingly as a responsible alternative. Still deeply skin-like and warm, just with a slightly more transparent character.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The RomanticBest match84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom83% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
woody100%
floral100%
powdery100%
sweet75%
coconut75%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
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10ml$5.70/ml

Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Southern Bloom is $286.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $286.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Goldfield & Banks fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom? +
$286.00 at Goldfield & Banks. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom smell like? +
Goldfield & Banks is an Australian niche house known for fragrances that draw on the country's natural landscape and botanical heritage. Southern Bloom fits squarely within that mission, celebrating the flora of Australia's warmer regions. The fragrance opens with cassis and mandarin orange, a bright and slightly tart combination that immediately sets a fruity tone. The heart is where things get interesting, built around boronia, coconut, Italian iris, ylang-ylang, and jasmine sambac. These florals are creamy and indolic rather than delicate, anchored by coconut that reads almost gourmand without tipping into dessert territory. Australian sandalwood, musk, amber, and vetiger in the base provide warmth and structure, preventing the composition from becoming too soft or powdery, though powdery accords do sit throughout the overall profile. This is a fragrance for anyone drawn to lush florals with a creamy, slightly sweet quality that doesn't require constant reapplication. It works equally well for warm-weather wear and cooler seasons given its balanced woody-floral DNA. Southern Bloom suits The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom? +
Top: Cassis, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Boronia, Coconut, Italian Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac. Base: Australian Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Southern Bloom? +
Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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