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Goldfield & Banks Australia · Sold as unisex
Ingenious Ginger
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the scent of ginger flower and citrus mingles with the woody notes of sandalwood and patchouli.
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Ingenious GingerPremium · $100–250
80%Similar accords, often for lessRavine Ginger · French AvenueBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks Australia is a fragrance that captures the essence of Australian botanical beauty with a fresh spicy twist. Launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, this scent opens with vibrant citrus notes from lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange. These bright top notes give way to a heart filled with magnolia, jasmine, and rose, creating an unexpected floral warmth. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, cashmeran, musk, and patchouli provides a grounding, powdery finish that anchors the composition in earthy comfort.
Ingenious Ginger's bright top notes fade within an hour, so apply a few generous sprays initially to enjoy its full impact. The fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, making it perfect for a cozy indoor setting or a casual daytime outing.
Fig. 01 — Ingenious Ginger, Goldfield & Banks Australia
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Hamid Merati-Kashani
Eastern poetry, Western formHamid Merati-Kashani is a perfumer whose work bridges Eastern and Western olfactory traditions with rare grace.
Designer Goldfield & Banks Australia
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A community favourite: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 5%.