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Goldfield & Banks Australia · Sold as unisex
Desert Rosewood
The moment when dusk settles over the outback, where warm earth blends with the scent of balsam and amber, enveloping you in a cocoon of comfort.
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Desert RosewoodPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessMoustache Eau de Parfum · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares benzoin, patchouli and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Goldfield & Banks Australia, Desert Rosewood was crafted by François Merle-Baudoin to capture the essence of Australia's rugged landscapes and rich botanicals. The composition opens with a warm spicy accord that hints at the sun-baked earth, leading into an amber and vanilla heart that feels like a cocoon of comfort. Patchouli and balsamic notes anchor this fragrance with a grounding warmth, while subtle citrus adds a touch of brightness.
Apply Desert Rosewood sparingly — the patchouli and balsamic notes are strong and long-lasting. One spray on each wrist is enough to carry it through the evening without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Desert Rosewood, Goldfield & Banks Australia
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François Merle-Baudoin
François Merle-Baudoin, born in Grasse, is a fifth-generation perfumer whose grandfather founded the fragrance Anaïs Anaïs.
Designer Goldfield & Banks Australia
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The originalDesert RosewoodGoldfield & Banks Australia · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 2018Moustache Eau de ParfumShares Benzoin, Patchouli and Vanilla$40–100★ 4.35 (6,401)
With Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentree
Adds aromatic, ozonic and lavender; shares patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 14%.