504 community ratings

Desert Rosewood

Perfumer: François Merle-Baudoin

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
504 ratings

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Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 420 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sicilian mandarin orange Indian cardamom

Comorian vanilla

Siam benzoin False sandalwood Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy

What does Desert Rosewood smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and it can also be worn at work. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Sicilian mandarin orange and Indian cardamom give it a lively, spicy edge. Comorian vanilla and Siam benzoin carry it into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth, while false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody, earthy base underneath. Prada Midnight Train and Le Couvent Tonka have a close profile.