Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir Extrait de Parfum Sample
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Description
Fig and saffron over smoky guaiac, oud and vanilla: darker, denser and deliberately excessive.
Introduced in 2023 as a flanker in the Botanical Series and composed by Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani, Silky Woods Elixir is an extrait that takes the original somewhere deeper. It opens with fig and saffron, with damp, mossy and balsamic touches in the early hours, then warms through orris and caramel as it settles. The drydown is where it comes together: oud, smoky guaiac wood and Tahitian vanilla, rich and long lasting.
🍊 Top: Fig · Saffron
🌸 Heart: Orris · Caramel · Guaiac Wood
🪵 Base: Oud Assafi · Tahitian Vanilla
Why you'll love it:
- ✅ A darker, smokier take on the original, with fig, saffron and a deep oud and vanilla base
- ✅ Composed by Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani in extrait strength
- ✅ Strong performance, with many reviewers ranking it among the longest lasting fragrances they own
- ✅ Made for autumn, winter and evenings out
- ✅ Listed as unisex, though reviewers often find it leans masculine
Why sample first:
- 💸 A full 100ml bottle runs from around £200 to £250 at UK retailers, so it pays to be sure
- 🔬 The opening divides opinion. Some find it sharp or smoky at first, and skin chemistry changes the result a lot, so the drydown can be a delight or merely sweet. A decant is the same juice as the bottle, so a spray or two on your own skin tells you which camp you are in
- 📦 Available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml, 10ml & 30ml
Our promise:
- 💯 100% authentic, decanted from a genuine retail bottle into spray vials
- 🚀 Fast UK dispatch
- ❤️ Try a rich, dark extrait for yourself, from just £4.39
Is Silky Woods Elixir just a stronger Silky Woods? Not quite. Reviewers say it opens in a different direction, with fig, balsam and guaiac, and only comes close to the original in the deep drydown. If you expected a louder copy, it may surprise you, and a sample is the easiest way to find out.
1ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 15 sprays
Ideal for discovering a scent for the first time.
Perfect if you’d like a single full wear (or two lighter wears) to experience how the fragrance develops on your skin before committing to a larger size.
2ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 30 sprays
A great short-term trial size.
Allows multiple full wears across different days, giving you a proper feel for performance, projection, and versatility.
Compact and easy to carry for testing on the go.
5ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 75 sprays
Our most popular size for extended testing.
Provides around 10–15 full wears depending on usage, making it ideal if you already like the scent and want to live with it before investing in a full bottle.
Excellent balance between value and portability.
10ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 150 sprays
Perfect for regular use.
Gives you enough fragrance for weeks of consistent wear while remaining travel-friendly and convenient.
30ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 450 sprays
Exceptional value for those who truly enjoy the fragrance.
Delivers long-term wear without the commitment or cost of purchasing a full retail bottle. Ideal for a signature scent or daily staple.
Every decant is clearly labelled and professionally prepared to ensure a premium experience from first spray to last.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 working days (often sooner). Once shipped, you’ll receive confirmation so you can track your order every step of the way.
UK Shipping Rates:
- £2.99 Standard Delivery on orders under £35
- FREE Express Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 48) on orders over £35
- FREE Next Day Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24) on orders over £70
All UK parcels are sent via Royal Mail tracked services for reliability and peace of mind (international orders will have an untracked delivery option to select at checkout)
Every order is carefully packed in secure, protective packaging to ensure your samples arrive safely and in perfect condition. We take pride in presenting your fragrances neatly and professionally — whether you’re trying something new or building your collection.
We know how exciting it is to receive new scents, so we work hard to get your order to you quickly and safely.
All fragrances sold are 100% genuine and authentic.
We only source from reputable suppliers and original retail bottles - no replicas, no inspired versions, and no imitations. Each sample is carefully decanted directly from authentic full-size bottles into sterile, high-quality atomisers.
You receive the exact fragrance as intended by the brand - just in a smaller, more accessible size.
Our goal is to make luxury and niche fragrances affordable to explore, while maintaining complete transparency and quality.
If you ever have questions about sourcing or authenticity, we’re always happy to help.
