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The Botanical Series

Silky Woods Elixir Goldfield & Banks 2023

7.6 / 10 179 Ratings

A popular perfume by Goldfield & Banks for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is woody-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Sweet

Resinous

Smoky

Fragrance Notes

Gaiac wood

Peru balsam Vanilla

Vanilla

Ambroxan

Clearwood™ Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Rose

Tolu balm

Australian oud Cypriol

Cypriol

Musk

Orris root

Oud Assafi™ Saffron

Saffron

Fig

Fig leaf

Perfumers

Olivier Cresp, Hamid Merati-Kashani, DSM-Firmenich

Ratings

Scent

7.6179 Ratings

Longevity

8.1149 Ratings

Sillage

7.7144 Ratings

Bottle

8.0146 Ratings

Value for money

6.7120 Ratings

Submitted by Essy07, last update on 11/18/2025.

Interesting Facts

The perfume was a finalist in the "Indie Fragrance of the Year" category at The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2025.

The fragrance is part of the The Botanical Series collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Silky Woods

Arabians Tonka

Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/19/2025

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Arjan
15 Reviews

Arjan

Helpful Review 5

Woody nefs

When I saw the ratings for this fragrance I was disappointed to see how low it’s scored by some people . I think ratings between 1 and 4 is just hilarious. They don’t understand how fragrances work. Zero respect for this masterpiece and the hard work made by the perfumer. If it’s not your personal preference, that’s fine but scoring 1 or 2 says a lot about your knowledge. Every fragrance has its time and place . Respect it !

This fragrance reminds me of nishane nefs . The juicy fig and tolu balsem combo is to die for . Silky woods elixer is a multi dimensional fragrance that changes over time and when you think it doesn’t get better , it does . Sweet ,sexy , woody and balsamic at its finest. What an amazing experience guys . This house uses the best quality Australian essential oils and ingredients. Nothing smells synthetic! If you haven’t tried this gem, I highly recommend you do so .

Silky woods elixer can definitely be worn by both men and women. I wouldn’t recommend you to wear it in hot summer days but beautiful cold autumn or winter days . Get ready for the complements.

Thank you very much beautiful Australia

09/15/2025

6.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Omnipotato
401 Reviews

Omnipotato

Helpful Review 4

Sweet fig/rose + synthetic oud

On first spray of Silky Woods Elixir, I get a kind of vegetal note that I assume is not intended; it might be the combination of the rose, fig leaf, and some oud-like substance that aren't playing well together on my skin. I'm going to agree with @Ceesie here, the gaiac/oud/cypriol thing comes off quite synthetic and not very appealing. The whole thing is a bit too sweet as well, with the vanilla taking over entirely after a few hours. It seems like a good idea, just not very well executed unfortunately.

03/05/2024

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Landshark321
747 Reviews

Landshark321

2

Smoky, deep, fig-vanilla follow-up to the original

Silky Woods Elixir is the most recent release from Goldfield & Banks from late 2023 and a spiritual successor to the original Silky Woods that was released in 2021. My experience of it is dominated by a smoky vanilla accord, vaguely related to the boozy vanilla accord of the original Silky Woods, but darker, less acerbic, and more pronounced overall, with a robust fig note that pairs nicely with the vanilla. It has various resins involved as well, which give it a range of powdery, standardly resinous, smoky, and even a touch animalic bits to it, a lot of complexity and nuance overall, with plenty to be discovered.

Performance-wise, it’s certainly denser and richer than the original Silky Woods, and is probably the strongest-performing fragrance in the entire catalogue. Fittingly, it’s at a higher price point than any other perfume in the Goldfield & Banks catalogue currently, at $295/58 for 100/10ml, a notch higher than the higher-end Botanical Series (that includes the original Silky Woods) and quite a bit higher than the main collection (that includes Pacific Rock Moss, Bohemian Lime, etc.). Still, $3 / ml is not absurd and I love the option of the 10ml travel size for more liberal testing, even if the travel size pricing is $6 / ml. Certainly better to have the option.

Overall, I love it and it has the added benefit of making me appreciate the differences in the original, the more strident, sharp, lighter aspects of the original and the darker, smokier density of the Elixir.

8 out of 10

01/21/2025

9.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Emin333
5 Reviews

Emin333

2

Sensual vanilla oud

Goldfield & Banks’ Silky Woods Elixir feels like being wrapped in a soft, golden light. It opens with the warmth of saffron and fig, a rich sweetness that immediately draws you in. It’s the kind of scent that feels comforting yet luxurious, like walking into a cozy room filled with flickering candles. As it settles, the soft powder of orris and the smoky depth of guaiac wood emerge, creating a beautiful balance between light and dark, softness and strength. The real magic happens in the base, where oud and vanilla come together in a deep, creamy harmony. It’s both sensual and grounding, a scent that lingers on your skin like a secret. Silky Woods Elixir is for those quiet, intimate moments when you want to feel enveloped in warmth and mystery. It’s a fragrance that speaks in whispers, leaving an impression that’s as unforgettable as it is tender.

10/10/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Moldovva
2 Reviews

Moldovva

1

The Scent of Warmth and Opulence

The opening hits you with a smoky, leathery blast — it immediately reminds me of Gucci Guilty Absolute, but with a darker, spiced-fruity twist. As it settles, creamy vanilla and Peruvian balsam start to take over, softening those bold oud and leather notes with a gentle sweetness.
For me, this fragrance is the very definition of coziness, warmth, and that kind of luxury that smells like leather furniture, fine spirits, and cigars.

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Statements

43 short views on the fragrance

Ceesie

2 months ago

5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

5

Oh dear there’s something incredibly synthetic about this that I can’t stand. Too hefty on the rose as well. This gets a nope from me.

NicheOnly

2 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

3

Original SW's woodiness with added oud (leathery tone), making it masc. Prominent fig for first 1h, not much vanilla. Performance is subpar.

Srusackas

2 years ago

9Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

2

The original DNA but wrapped in chocolatey patchouli and dry vanilla. Slightly gourmand-ish, but long lasting and captivating. Completely unisex.

ZangaPF

3 months ago

9Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

A wood, balsamic bomb with a blend of fig boosted by musk stop it from being overwhelming. It's strangely comforting, like a blanket.

Smoetn

2 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

23

15

Starts much resinous-green-herbaceous than the EdP, making it more exciting. From the heart, a pleasantly sweet woodiness with minimal fruitiness.

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PeteRalon007

1 year ago

7

3

Mild-oud wood note with a vanilla-fruity touch. Resin in the background. Definitely worth a try!

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NiniTorres

2 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

7

3

Surprisingly strong release!
Starts resinous & earthy, Oud woods with a hint of vanilla follow, some synthetics present.
Rather masculine, good for H/S.

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