Pacific Rock Swell
Pacific Rock Swell by Goldfield & Banks is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and clary sage, moves into seaweed, clary sage, geranium, mimosa, pine and labdanum and dries down to ylang-ylang, patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Heart
- Seaweed Salty, green and faintly funky. Real coastline rather than a bottle of 'fresh'.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
- Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.
- Mimosa Soft, powdery, honeyed yellow flower. Gentle and comforting.
- Pine Sappy and bracing. Straightforwardly outdoorsy.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Dry-down
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
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