210 community ratings

Purple Suede

Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
210 ratings

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Goldfield & Banks Purple Suede is a leathery, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 170 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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

Oakmoss Amber Civet

Australian oud

Woodleather®

Tasmanian lavender

La Réunion pink pepper

Indonesian patchouli

French hyssop

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Leathery

What does Purple Suede smell like?

It stays in a leathery, woody and animalic register from start to finish, with sweet and floral accords softening the rough edges. Woodleather®, Australian oud, oakmoss and civet build a deep base. Tasmanian lavender, French hyssop and La Réunion pink pepper add a spicy lift, while Indonesian patchouli and amber bring warmth.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Its profile is close to Montale Rendez-vous chez Harrods and Mancera Wild Leather.