Landshark321
Reviews
Filter & sort
Great fresh lemon cologne, well-named
Lemon Cologne is a Dua original from 2022 that’s now on the vaulted list, an aptly-named lemony fresh citric-rich cologne scent that smells a bit like a citrus-loaded, slightly modernized version of a classic cologne, replacing some neroli and orange blossom with more pure citruses, a bit tart, but still mainly smooth and fresh.
It leans slightly masculine in a traditional sense but in reality, anyone can wear it at any time and they’ll smell great. It’s a really refreshing, easygoing option that is devoid of any particular gender-leaning stereotypes, but it does resemble a formula that does vaguely remind me of a neroli-less Acqua di Parma Colonia and other fragrances of that class. At the reduced vaulted pricing of $33 for 30ml, it’s a great travel option against more expensive counterparts, also. Definitely one I’d recommend others check out when the Dua vault is open from time to time.
7 out of 10
It leans slightly masculine in a traditional sense but in reality, anyone can wear it at any time and they’ll smell great. It’s a really refreshing, easygoing option that is devoid of any particular gender-leaning stereotypes, but it does resemble a formula that does vaguely remind me of a neroli-less Acqua di Parma Colonia and other fragrances of that class. At the reduced vaulted pricing of $33 for 30ml, it’s a great travel option against more expensive counterparts, also. Definitely one I’d recommend others check out when the Dua vault is open from time to time.
7 out of 10
Sharp, classy woody blend
Goldfield & Banks Wood Infusion is a nicely modern fresh spicy resinous woody scent that could easily be part of a men’s collection in a variety of houses, mixing together what is presumably a variety of woods (based on the note listing) with iris, oud, lavender, patchouli, and amber, mainly. It opens brightly and dries down more darkly but has a similar-enough character throughout, a bit sharp but multifaceted and nuanced, seemingly a cousin of Tom Ford Oud Wood. Though it’s nothing terribly new, I still quite like it and it’s a very sturdy offering in within a line that otherwise does not include wood-heavy fragrances.
The current pricing for most of the main collection is $190 for 100ml and is sold at US boutiques like Perfumology, and like most of the line, it performs quite well, and the value is very good.
7 out of 10
The current pricing for most of the main collection is $190 for 100ml and is sold at US boutiques like Perfumology, and like most of the line, it performs quite well, and the value is very good.
7 out of 10
More than just sandalwood, robust and multifaceted
Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood is part of the earliest 2016 releases of the house, a robustly sharp and spicy blend with sandalwood at the center, albeit with pungent notes or rose, pepper, and saffron, a borderline savory ensemble that fits together pretty nicely despite being quite intense. White in the sense that it’s sharp and bright, but sort of dark in its layered richness, a very nice blend overall, the combination of notes of which makes it somewhat unique, with a lot more going on than just the sandalwood. It’s predictably a bit sharper and stronger at the opening and bit mellower and smoother as it dries down, but it retains most of the same character after several hours.
White Sandalwood is priced like most of the collection, at $190 for 100ml, and sold in the US at boutiques like Perfumology. I think the value is quite good given the performance, uniqueness, and overall craft.
7 out of 10
White Sandalwood is priced like most of the collection, at $190 for 100ml, and sold in the US at boutiques like Perfumology. I think the value is quite good given the performance, uniqueness, and overall craft.
7 out of 10
Robust, hearty floral gem, classic meets modern
Goldfield & Banks Velvet Splendou is a floral/fresh/spicy/resinous blend that’s as velvety smooth as its name suggests. It has an opulent, powdery quality that smells like grand perfumes of old, with plenty of florals, citruses, and resins. The standout notes to me are heliotrope, oppoponax, tonka, mandarin, patchouli, leather, and vetiver. It leans traditionally feminine, at least on my skin, and performs outstandingly—I’d certainly like to try it some more and would encourage others to, also, perhaps as part of a discovery set, which I’ve found to be a lot of fun to go through, scent by scent. Overall, Velvet Splendour is rich and has a classy timelessness to it, and fits in nicely within the collection as something new.
It’s priced at $190 for 100ml like most of the current main collection and is sold via retailers like Perfumology.
7 out of 10
It’s priced at $190 for 100ml like most of the current main collection and is sold via retailers like Perfumology.
7 out of 10
Nice multifaceted blend, fresh sweet fruity resinous woody floral
Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a fresh, fruity, ambery mix featuring mandarin, raspberry, sandalwood, benzoin, ginger, and jasmine, a medley that is pleasant, uplifting, hearty, unisex, and fairly opulent-smelling. It fits in nicely among the house’s collection of natural, fresh compositions that have broad appeal and utility, in my opinion, and while I’d argue that this and some of the others are not too unique, it’s nonetheless an easygoing escape to the outdoors, perhaps tropical, while in an office cubicle. Not among my very favorites of the line so far but still quite nice.
Sunset Hour is part of the main collection, currently priced at $190/130/36 for 100/50/10ml, quite reasonable in the current market in my opinion, sold in US boutiques like Perfumology, and with very good performance.
7 out of 10
Sunset Hour is part of the main collection, currently priced at $190/130/36 for 100/50/10ml, quite reasonable in the current market in my opinion, sold in US boutiques like Perfumology, and with very good performance.
7 out of 10