Velvet Splendour
Velvet Splendour by Goldfield & Banks is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2017 in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin and aldehydes, moves into mimosa, orange blossom and sambac jasmine and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Heart
- Mimosa Soft, powdery, honeyed yellow flower. Gentle and comforting.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Sambac Jasmine Greener, more tea-like jasmine. Less indolic than grandiflorum.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Smells like this
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- Xerjoff Oesel
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