Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is black currant and mandarin orange. The heart brings boronia and coconut. On the skin it settles into Australian sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells woody and floral.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Southern Bloom notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom
Southern Bloom comes from Goldfield & Banks.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Givenchy Amarige last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Australian sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Givenchy Amarige spread further.
Southern Bloom price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €233. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lancôme Variety and Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eclectic.
More from Goldfield & Banks
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Ingenious Ginger, Bohemian Lime and Pacific Rock Moss.
The style of Southern Bloom
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like boronia and Australian sandalwood. Less obvious notes include Italian iris and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.63 out of 5.
If you like Southern Bloom, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (6 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes) and Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eclectic (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Givenchy Amarige starts from €84.
Questions people ask
Is Southern Bloom unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Southern Bloom come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.