Wood Infusion Goldfield & Banks 2017

For the first time, I was allowed to participate in a fragrance discovery program. Not without some slight reservations about the perfume house, my anticipation was nonetheless high. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Goldfield & Banks; after all, one of my favorite fragrances comes from their portfolio, Silky Woods. However, my first experience with this perfume house was with Pacific Rock Moss. A great scent, no doubt, but I must admit I have a penchant for fragrances with more "power." Pacific Rock Moss is beautiful, but unfortunately a bit weak for my taste in terms of longevity and projection.
In my mind, I had associated Goldfield & Banks fragrances with being transparent and a touch of... How wrong I was.
I was surprised when I discovered during my testing phase that G&B indeed has other fragrances to offer, scents that also meet my "demands."
I was again surprised to find that one of my new favorites is treated rather poorly on Parfumo. Well, without the fragrance discovery program, I might not have thought to test it.
Wood Infusion is truly a wonderful woody scent that, in my opinion, comes with some extras. It has really decent longevity. Sprayed in the afternoon, a hint lingered throughout the evening, reminding me of its presence. Even the next morning, I could smell it quite closely, though distinctly, on my arm.
I find it has a certain similarity to Oud Wood, but it brings even more to the table.
Right at the beginning, I notice the fresh orange; it retreats a bit over time but flashes back every now and then. I also smell lavender directly on my arm, not strongly, but it is present. The woody notes definitely take center stage, while everything else, including patchouli, plays a supporting role that makes Wood Infusion beautifully complex and anything but boring. The scent doesn’t have a very strong but definitely a noticeable progression, showing different facets. Towards the end, it becomes creamy with a slight sweetness, but the woody notes always remain in the foreground. For me, it is absolutely unisex.
Is it worth a test? In my opinion, definitely.