Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Halved figs beside rose petals and oud on a linen cloth.

Main accordswoody, spicy, warm spicy, powdery, smoky

Silky Woods Elixir by Goldfield & Banks, bottle pictured with its key notes: Saffron, Fig and Orris
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

    • Orris
    • Peru Balsam
    • Rose
  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSummerSpring

Time of dayDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 47%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 53%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 40%Summer

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 44%Daytime

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Longevity, 235 votes

  • Very weak1%3 votes
  • Weak5%12 votes
  • Moderate15%35 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)47%110 votes
  • Eternal32%75 votes

Sillage, 245 votes

  • Intimate4%10 votes
  • Moderate20%50 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)53%130 votes
  • Enormous22%55 votes

Season, 200 votes

  • Spring38%75 votes
  • Summer (Most voted)40%80 votes
  • Autumn15%30 votes
  • Winter8%15 votes

Time of day, 180 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)44%80 votes
  • Office28%50 votes
  • Evening19%35 votes
  • Night out8%15 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €14.04Was €15.60Sale · 10% off
    • Per ml: €4.68/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €85.50Was €95.00Sale · 10% off
    • Per ml: €2.85/ml39% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Fig and saffron open it dry and warm. A powdery softness sits in the middle with a balsamic glow, then smooth wood and a dark oud base give it a calm, resinous depth that lasts.

How it wears

The perfume community reports that it lasts a very long time, some say exceptionally long, and projects strongly, so it carries well.

When to wear it

Wearers find it works on summer days and in spring, and it also fits the office if you keep to a light touch.

Who it suits

Suits people who want a noticeable woody scent, men and women alike. Its strength means a light hand is wise in a small room.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir comes as 3ml for €14.04 (€4.68/ml), 10ml for €34.20 (€3.42/ml) and 30ml for €85.50 (€2.85/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir smell like?

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir opens with Fig and Saffron. The heart brings Orris, Peru Balsam and Rose. It dries down to Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Musk and Oakmoss. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, spicy, warm spicy, powdery and smoky.

Is Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (47% of votes), and 79% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (53% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it a summer scent: spring and summer are its most-voted seasons, and summer takes 40% of season votes.

Is Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 8% of season votes go to winter.

Is Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 72% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 28% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 28% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir?

Silky Woods Elixir is made by Goldfield & Banks. Its perfumers are Hamid Merati-Kashani and Olivier Cresp. It was launched in 2023. The concentration is Extrait de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir?

A 10ml decant of Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Goldfield & Banks perfumes can I try?

Besides Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir, 10ML has Ingenious Ginger, Pacific Rock Moss and Purple Suede from Goldfield & Banks, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir decant is filled by hand from an original Goldfield & Banks bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir fresh or warm?

Warm and dry rather than fresh: saffron, smoky woods and oud give it depth, though orris keeps it soft and powdery.

Can women and men wear Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir?

Yes. It is made for any gender, and its woody, powdery and smoky character is neutral rather than strongly masculine or feminine.

Where can I buy Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir as a decant?

At 10ML: Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €34.20 (€3.42/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.