Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede Review (Ilias Ermenidis) 2022 +Leather and Lavender Giveaway

Goldfield and Banks Purple suede

Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede photo by Steven

I met Creative Director Dimitri Weber of Goldfield and Banks in 2019 at Esxence 2019 and Golden Splendour was one of my top favorites of the show. I was unable to attend Esxence 2022, but if I had, Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede would also have received that honor from me as it has from Ida Meister.  I usually have trouble with lavender fragrances being too clean or herbal on my skin. Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede uses Tasmanian lavender originally from Provence, that has its own unique scent and forms the foundation of the perfume which is complex both aromatic and sweet. Combined with an exceptional leather accord, oud and the hyssop flowers which add a licorice like nuance to what could have been a heavy perfume, Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede is sensual and sophisticated.

I asked Dimitri Weber, founder/Creative Director of Goldfield and Banks and Ilias Ermenidis, Principal Perfumer for Firmenich about their collaboration.

Dimitri Weber and Ilias Ermenidis Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede

Photo of Dimitri Weber and Ilias Ermenidis at the Firmenich offices © Goldfield and Banks for this review

“Sometimes creative accords are paired with a brand, a founder, a creative director just like someone writes a song or a melody for a specific singer. Purple Suede is the definition of creating something beautiful together with an inspiring founder, creative director, Dimitri Weber”. – Ilias Ermenidis, Principal Perfumer at Firmenich

“Ilias Ermenidis sent us a proposal for Purple Suede that almost completely ignored the brief we sent him, while still incorporating the main botanicals I wanted to use. The bold and creative formula he designed was surprising in a good way, and I instantly knew I had to work with him on this project. –Dimitri Weber, Founder and Creative Director of Goldfield and Banks.

About the raw materials: “There is a woody abstract accord of patchouli, cedar, amber oud, pink pepper and oakmoss to which we incorporated the rare hyssop flower and the ever-rarer sweet Tasmanian lavender. The signature, strength, tremendous impact, diffusion and lasting of Purple Suede is due to our signature Firmenich captive WOODLEATHER©, an absolute mega-powerful ingredient present in high dosage in the fragrance ..it’s the signature that gives this unique sensual addictive leather feeling”- Ilias Ermenidis

Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief (who thanks Dimitri and Ilias for taking the time to email me such in-depth insights)

 Video Editor Steven Gavrielatos reviews Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede

Disclosure: Steven and Michelyn were provided a bottle for this review, opinions their own

Purple Suede Goldfield & Banks

Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede photo by Steven (includes a signature rusty brown suede pouch sent to Steven)©

Thanks to the generosity of Goldfield and Banks we have a bottle of 100 ml Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede for one registered reader in the US, EU and Australia. To be eligible please leave a comment saying what appealed to you about Purple Suede based on BOTH MICHELYN’S INTRODUCTION AND STEVEN’S review and where you live. Draw closes 8/8/2022.

Purple Suede is the second perfume in the Goldfield and Banks Botanical Series

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86 comments

  • Rob P Storness-Bliss says:

    Hey I’m Rob from just by the border of Washington state, by Blaine. I love the thought of leather and lavender. Love the sound of burnt lavender and would love to experience a transportive fragrance that encapsulates Australia. Love that it sounds sophisticated as well from Michelyn’s intro and how Steven talks about the dry amber. Sounds rich and luxurious. Hyssop flowers too. So good and sounds easy to wear which is great.

  • Greg Graham Sr says:

    Hello Steven and Cafleurebon, how are you guys? Thank you Steven and Cafleurebon and also Michelyn for the great review of this Fragrance. Lavender and Suede sounds exciting to me. I would love to win a bottle. Thank you Goldfield and Banks for your Generosity. Stay safe everyone

  • LATONYA GIPSON-BOWMAN says:

    Steven did an amazing job reviewing this Fragrance…the way he described everything has me curious about it. I would love to win this

  • I remember smelling Tasmanian lavender a while ago and I absolutely loved it. It’s slightly different from regular lavender. I liked Michelyn’s historical perspective on the perfumer and Steven’s description of the smell. I find the lavender/ woody leather combination to be a winner. USA

  • patrick_348 says:

    I liked the way Michelyn described how this fragrance blends natural and synthetic materials, and she made it sound like Purple Suede does this very well. Steven’s presentation was well organized and specific, as always, and I appreciated his comments about how he thinks one can wear Purple Suede all year round and in a variety of settings. I liked how he made the scent sound wearable and original at the same time. I live in the US, in North Carolina.

  • Stephan C. Williams says:

    Sounds like a really great smelling fragrance, and I’d absolutely love to win a bottle of it!

  • Jeffrey Hiraldo says:

    I love all the reviews and the fragrances I love lavender and suede fragrances.

  • Purple suede seems to combine my favorite bold ingredients in a mens perfume, and its incredible to me that in this perfume the both of them are combined. I’m sure im going to love the smell of this especially since I love Parfums de marley Godolphin and Tom Fords Ombré Leather.
    Thank you,
    My name is Itai and im from MD, USA.

  • The intro told me that, “Banks Purple Suede uses Tasmanian lavender originally from Provence, that has its own unique scent and forms the foundation of the perfume which is complex both aromatic and sweet”. The video pointed out the lavender and suede combination and it’s uniqueness. US

  • Juan Flores says:

    Hi i’m Juan Flores, thanks to Goldfield and Banks, Steven and Michelyn. I would really like to win this give away. The ingredients WOODLEATHER©, sweet tasmanian lavender and rare hyssop flower sound amazing!!!

  • Giorgia295 says:

    This sounds sooo good, I love Demitri and his line and this soudn wuite promising in my opinion!
    Greetings from Italy!

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    Woohoo! A new goldfield how exciting. This sounds delightful. What a gorgeous bottle. Lavender is a winner for me

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    Woohoo! A new goldfield how exciting. This sounds delightful. What a gorgeous bottle. Lavender is a winner for me. I’m from Indiana USA

  • Thank you Steven and Michelyn for Introducing this Goldfield and Banks Fragrance. The idea of Lavender and leather sounds interesting. Thank you for this Chance USA

  • Not only are the reviews inspiring and appealing, but I had the opportunity to smell this at The Scent Room in Dallas.
    The reviews are spot on and the fragrance is a winner
    Would be a major asset in my collection.
    Oklahoma USA

  • The details appealed to me in Michelyn’s introduction and how professionally made Steven’s review was also appealed to me. I live in Poland, EU. This fragrance must be so amazing. I would really like to try it out.

  • Michelyn mentions how Illias almost completely ignored the brief from Dimitri and still won him over with the prototype. Looks like it was a bold gamble that paid off. Steven says Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede will appeal to those who enjoy leather fragrances like Ombre Leather because the combination of leather and lavender seems to create a similar vibe. I am in US.

  • IvanVelikov says:

    I’m not sure if Australia is really rough and gritty place , tropical paradise, or something in between, but I can tell it’s a beautiful country with perfume ingredients you can’t find anywhere else. Australian boronia , tropical sandalwood , Quandong , and now I learned not only about Purple Suede, but also about the unique Tasmanian lavender.
    With all the sustainability Goldfield and Banks i think found the fine line between the people, being environmentally friendly and the profit. Good job.
    Purple Suede is a really classy, suede leather-aromatic affair I’d wear with a Navy Blue pinstripe suit , preferably with Zegna fabrics , and made by me.
    Pacific Rock Moss is my favorite Goldfield and Banks fragrance
    Thank you Michelyn , Steven , and Goldfield and Banks
    USA

  • Such a gorgeous bottle! Always here great reviews on Goldfield and Banks fragrances. Purple Suede seems sensual & inviting fragrance. Great for intimate settings & unisex. Would love to try this.
    Martinsville, Virginia USA

  • I was very intrigued by Michelyns comments about not liking lavender as it has a herbal tone since I share the feeling, in Purple Suede it is paired with my favorite note of leather making this seem like a love hate scent for me in my mind. Steven has great taste and always gives amazing recommendations and his comments of the scents dry down being amazing for fall and winter makes this a scent I can’t wait to smell.

    Best regards

    Mike M

  • Davi Curiel says:

    Hi Steven!–I just tried this one! This is absolutely stunning! I have Ombre Leather, which could be compared to this one, but the floral touch makes smoother, velvety, and even more elegant and sophisticated. It develops a personality of its own. It feels so much deeper and refined. So creamy and so opulent! So beautiful! I’m addicted! I just want to bathe on it! The evocation of color is spot on, lavender. It evokes modern royalty to me.

  • Ignacio J. Padilla says:

    I am interested to try this fragrance and I want something that I can wear on the daily. I trust Steven’s review on his YouTube channel Redolessence. I really appreciate a the smell of leather and Lavender is my favorite scent.

  • The fact that Michelyn has trouble with lavender being too clean and herbal but not this one makes me want to try this as I have a similar issue with most lavender. I’ve never experienced lavender with leather and Steven’s description of the burning lavender fields in Australia has me intrigued! I’ve been wanting to try this house. In USA

  • Upon watching Steven’s video review on this fragrance, the name alone, “Purple Suede”, along with the gorgeous reflective gold bottle presentation had me interested immediately. Steven described the Tasmanian lavender as being aromatic and tranquil- yet boldly present- along with the powerful suede-like leather note- from opening until drydown and I adore a fragrance that’s not shy. I like to make a statement with my perfumes so that people have a scent memory associated with me. Michelyn’s review stated that the rare hyssop flower adds a licorice accord and keeps the fragrance from being too heavy; she also added that lavender usually comes off as too clean on her skin- but, the rare “Tasmanian lavender” used in Purple Suede leaves an aeromatic sweetness on her skin- this sounds beautiful paired with the suede leather accord. Reading about how long lasting and potent the fragrance is do to the heavy use of Goldfield and Bank’s signature “Woodleather” ingredient- this fragrance sounds incredible in every aspect. I’ve been longing for a leather scent and would be thrilled if I’m chosen as the lucky winner. Thank you for the reviews and for the chance to get a bottle of this through your giveaways!
    Sincerely, Bonnie
    U.S.A. Bedford, Indiana

  • I always wanted to try a fragrance for this brand but I haven’t have the chance. I smelled Pacific Rock Moss and it was amazing. I hope I win this one to start collecting from this brand.

  • Lavender was the prominent note in my very 1st fragrance as a kid, so I always have a special affection for this note. To hear Steven say this lavender is “Sophisticated” really appealed to me. I also love leather and oud, so this sounds like a love for me. The versatility is great as well, because I need that for the office. I enjoyed Michelyn’s introduction and how the collaborative effort created something beautiful.

    Indiana USA

  • Scott Teague says:

    Great review! Really dig the bottle and lavender/leather sounds wonderful! US Texas

  • Appreciate Michelyn for her introduction and pointing out that Purple Suede has an exceptional leather accord, Oud and hyssop flowers with licorice nuance. Steven says this fragrance has a refined and sophisticated lavender. Versatile and can be worn year round. Even though it contains the civet note, it does not smell animalic.
    Maryland, US.

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Combined with an exceptional leather accord, oud and the hyssop flowers which add a licorice like nuance to what could have been a heavy perfume, Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede is sensual and sophisticated. I am from EU

  • I always try to buy locally, from trusted sources, especially the food, drinks , clothes and other amenities , The reason I think Goldfield and Banks carry out admirable business strategy by promoting the business as both local, and environmental friendly – smart, productive and allows local farmers to prosper , instead of buying all from mega- rich corporations.
    Marianne Butler Southern Bloom review, around 2.5 years ago sparked my interest in Goldfield and Banks, now Michelyn and Steven are doing the same thing.
    Judging by Michelyn and Steven impressions Purple Suede is very well blended , and the oud, and leather work very well together with some sweetness, and the two rare ingredients Tasmanian lavender and hyssop .
    Silky Woods is the best Goldfield and Banks fragrance
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • Wow! Amazing bottle! I really love the notes thats are in this magnifique juice! Lavander, leather, oud… Again a nice découverte.

  • I have always loved leather fragrances. They fulfill my need to pretend to be a cowboy lol. Steven always makes me interested in fragrances he reviews, even the ones whose notes I would generally avoid. This also contains some notes I don’t usually see but the overall sounds like a winner. Tennessee, USA. Thank you.

  • Mustafa Mosleh says:

    Leather is my favorite scent but mixed with lavender is quite uniq and I can imagine how welcoming and classy it smells. From the review of the interesting notes combination it already made me wanting to but it.

  • I was intrigued by Michelyn’s review bacause of the tasmanian lavander note she describes, truly interesting. From Steven’s I appreciated the way he thorougly describes the fragrances and underline it can be wore all year round!
    Really curious to try it, as it would be my first Goldfield and Banks fragrance.
    Riccardo, Italy EU

  • I am a big fan of the Fragrance like TF – TL, TF- OL, Nishane – Suede et Safran, Widian – London, own a few of these myself & I think this one would fit nicely into my collection. Leather mixed with lavender sounds great – Riding on a horse with a saddle through a scented lavender field.
    Europe ; Germany

  • Szekely Bogdan says:

    Both Steven and Michelyn noted that the lavender note in this fragrance is a complex and a very accommodating pungent one very easy to wear and as Steven said, it takes it in a slightly darker direction, sensual and sophisticated. I just love lavender note in perfumery! I am from Romania, EU.

  • I love the way Michelyn always gives a brief presentation about what we are about to hear about from Steven, as well as details about the working process between the house and the nose, the raw materials, ingredients etc.
    And as always, Steven really managed to capture my attention with his description of Purple Suede. I loved the fact that lavender is described as being present, yet sophisticated, nicely blended and aromatic, paired with a dry and resinous amber, a touch of spice and also rosiness.
    Truly sounds delightful. And just how pretty is the bottle?
    Writing from the EU. Thanks!

  • When Michelyn said “unique sensual addictive leather feeling” I was sold. Leather is probably one of my favourite notes in a fragrance. To enhance my curiosity even more, Steven says this is NOT a quiet or wispy fragrance! In addition, the comparison with PdM’s Godolphin or TF’s Ombré Leather piques my interest even more. I guess it is safe to say that I would like to enter the competition becuse I would absolutely love to add this gem to my collection. I live in Porto, Portugal.

  • Thanks for the lovely article and video. I most enjoyed Michelyn’s explanation of sweet Tasmanian lavender, which is an appropriate ingredient indigenous to the area, as well as Stephen’s explanation of the bold note combinations of leather, lavender and hysop, among others. I appreciate the opportunity. KY/USA

  • Great review! Have been hearing good things about this one. Excited to try it.
    Thanks for the draw! US

  • Wonderful review! I am very curious both about the tasmanian lavender, which I don’t know, and the new captive leather material, sounds intriguing! Margherita from EU

  • pau.nguyen says:

    After hearing the way both Steven and Michelyn describe how the lavender used in this fragrance takes a unique approach to the botanical, it sounds very interesting. I’m a fan of lavender and I agree it can be rather herbal and brash, so the idea to tame it down with suede leather and highlight other aspect of the scent seems very appealing. I’m located in Colorado

  • NituNicolae says:

    Goldfield and Banks make great easy to wear fragrances that always get you compliments! Great review, Redolessence is always such a charismatic individual. Thank you for this opportunity! EU

  • Gabriel Garcia says:

    Great new release, I appreciate the nice attractive hyssop florals nd the super rare tasmania lavender, quite the spotlight!
    Also a big fan of leather. (Sensual and sophisticated) thanks to Mme Michelyn and Mr Gabrielatos.

  • I’m a lavender fan so this one has been sitting in my wishlist for samples I plan to try. I also really enjoy the smell of licorice so while I was glad to see Michelyn list it, I also appreciate how it was said to be subtle and not changing the character of the perfume overall. I’m glad Steven held up and read the box! Few reviewers do that and it’s a great touch. USA

  • I always love to watch Steven’s reviews as he shows the presentations and his honest opinion. Opening is swede and lavender that gets you noted. The lavender makes it unique and I love lavender. The base of woods and amber as mentioned make this more sophisticated.
    I have to agree with Michelyn as I too dislike lavender perfumes that are too clean but I believe that the addition of leather accord, oud and the flowers would make it more aromatic and complex

    A reader from Greece,EU

  • bigscoundrel says:

    Thank you Michelyn for the insight into the creation process with quotes from Dimitri and Ilias. Love Steven’s explanation of how it smells tranquil and sophisticated mixed with the darker ingredients. NJ, USA

  • I love the brand’s bestseller Pacific Rock Moss and am very intrigued by this new release. The use of the rare sweet Tasmanian lavender sounds interesting and I want to smell how well it is combined with the leather accord. I also like the luxurious presentation of the perfume and the fine spray mist displayed in Steven’s video. A unique scent that will make a bold statement. I live in EU.

  • Christine Wright-Tremblay says:

    Tasmanian lavender and a powerful leather combined with spices like a dry amber, patchouli, cedar and pink pepper to welcome this beautiful experience. I’m in heaven!
    I live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • GennyLeigh says:

    Lavender is a tricky note for me. It can seem musty and dated if used improperly. Goldfield and Banks deem to have put it to good use in combination with the use of WOODLEATHER, wood accord and hyssop flower. I’ve never encountered Tasmanian Lavender but the sweetness sounds interesting. Great job of describing the scent, Steven! I just wish the juice was purple. MD, USA

  • WaltherP99 says:

    I’m familiar with all Goldfield and Banks fragrances, and If I have to rate my favorite ones:
    1. Silky Woods
    2. Southern Bloom
    3. Desert Rosewood

    “I was unable to attend Esxence 2022”

    Tell me about it I had plane tickets, and booked AirBnb in Milano, but something happened, and unfortunately I had to skip the exhibition.

    “I usually have trouble with lavender fragrances being too clean or herbal on my skin.”

    Exactly how I feel about lavender!

    “Ilias Ermenidis sent us a proposal for Purple Suede that almost completely ignored the brief we sent him”

    Haha , prime example for a bold move by perfumer

    Purple Suede to me is well blended, and very smooth , but also complex suede leather fragrance. Like Michelyn I do clearly smell the lakritz, and the sweetness.
    I don’t know if it’s the hyssop , or something else but I also perceive mint , and gentle, savory spices, most likely cardamom.
    I know Steven mentioned some Jay-Z fragrance, but to my nose the lakritz, mint and cardamom i perceive, reminded me of the same combination in another Ilias Ermenidis fragrance, EGE/AIГAIO by Nishane, not the same fragrances of course, still probably both share some ingredients.
    I the base i get chopped tobacco , and to me the scent becomes more warm, woody, earthy , probably coming from the
    “Firmenich captive WOODLEATHER”
    Purple Suede is top-notch fragrance , no questions asked
    All profiles I already follow , @waltherp99bg
    Thanks a lot
    USA

  • I’ll be honest, I wasn’t overly ecstatic about this fragrance, but Steven’s description bas certainly intrigued me. I really enjoy a smooth leather note, and I’d aayy top favorite fragrances all contain lavender. It pulled me right in, and I’m ready to try my first Goldfield and Banks!

  • I’ll be honest, I wasn’t overly ecstatic about this fragrance, but Steven’s description bas certainly intrigued me. I really enjoy a smooth leather note, and I’d aayy top favorite fragrances all contain lavender. It pulled me right in, and I’m ready to try my first Goldfield and Banks!

  • Great review Steven and Michelyn!!! I’m crazy about Goldfield and Banks house!!!! I don’t have any perfume that has a suede note. I would love to try it!!!! All the notes sounds amazing and I’m sure Purple Suede is very well blended and another masterpiece from the house!!!! I’m from Massachusetts, US.

  • I liked learning about Tasmanian lavender which is both aromatic and sweet. Steven mentioned its burnt leathery lavender vibe that makes a bold statement. Sounds fabulous. I’m a fan of Goldfield & Banks. Love Pacific Rock Moss. The hyssop flower note has me interested in trying Purple Suede. Thanks for the opportunity to sniff. Mich USA

  • Lavender and Leather? that is definitely an interesting combination. Like Michelyn mentioned, I am use to lavender being very herbal smelling and clean. Or like Steven mentioned, use to smelling it in cleaning products. But I think with the addition of pink pepper and amber it should bring it all together. Definitely would like to win this bottle. Would be my first from the house and with Steven mentioning it could possibly be worn year round, it would be a welcomed addition.

  • I am very curious about these two notes:
    hyssop flower and the ever-rarer sweet Tasmanian lavender.
    I am in the EU. Thanks.

  • I am a huge fan of lavender and am sure I would love Purple Suede for that reason. That said, the hyssop note is even more intriguing – a smell I adore but rarely smell in perfume. ~ Indiana, USA

  • kirisekiib says:

    This creation is amazing, I had a chance to try it at Esxence, and it is on my wishlist now. Great reviews, and as Michelyn pointed out accurately, despite the notes listed, this fragrance is sensual and sophisticated. Great to know more thoughts about this collaboration.
    I also agree with Steven’s thought about this scent being versatile and perfect all year round. Nicely done!
    I’m from Lithuania, EU.

  • wandering_nose says:

    I really appreciate that Michelyn contributed her own personal perspective regarding her experience with lavender. It has been similar for me so she had my interest piqued with the sweeter Tasmanian lavender straight away. It is beyond amazing one can always learn about new unusual notes or less known/ new variations of notes – that is one of the reasons I love and value CaFleureBon so much. The Firmenich compound Woodleather sounds like it could easily make the basis of various types of compositions and would turn all of them into winners. Thanks to Steven we get to learn it is already in the opening that we are welcome by the bold lavender and suede leather combination. Aromatic but also tranquil and sophisticated kind of lavender sounds heavenly. I like the sound of dry amber with just the right proportion of resins and spices. That aspect must be making the perfume truly fine and sophisticated. The versatility of Purple Suede due to its darker nature only adds to the overall appeal. I would see myself wearing it all year round but fall might add to its magic in a special way. Thank you for the draw! I am based in the EU

  • Thanks Michelyn for interesting information about perfumer view and ingredients!!
    Love Steven description too!!!
    I love lavender and this with patchouli and other ingredients sounds incredible!!
    US

  • I love anise notes so I am intrigued by Michelyn’s description of the licorice-like nuance this scent has. It sounds especially interesting combined with Steven’s description of the suede note. Would love to give this one a try! I’m in the US.

  • intoperfumes says:

    Leather and lavender – sounds so unusual. I like the other perfumes from this line, especially Pacific Rock Moss. Would love to try this one also. I live it EU. Italy.

  • ThatMulattoDude says:

    I was fortunate enough to win G&B Bohemian Lime and that is a banger of a fragrance. This offering sounds excellent as well. Steven painted such a vivid picture of a sensual powerhouse and I also enjoyed Michelyn’s comments from the creators. I would like to add this to my collection. Thank you for the opportunity from Virginia, USA!

  • I found the quotes by Dimitri and Ilias in Michelyn’s introduction interesting as well as her description of the scent profile in Goldfield and Banks Purple Suede. I haven’t tried this brand, yet. Steven’s video review as usual gives a clear and honest review of the perfume. Not sure how different Tasmanian lavender is from French lavender, so I am very curious. I am a Redolessence subscriber and am very interested in this draw. I am from the USA.

  • Hello from Australia!
    Steven touched on an unique synergy of a bold, burned leather and a more ‘tranquil’ lavender scent – a really interesting contrast. As Michelyn mentioned, G&B having opted for the more nuanced aromatic Tasmanian lavender (as opposed to a more traditional lavender profile) seems to play well off those contrasting notes.
    Very intrigued by this fragrance!

  • Michelyn’s description of this fragrance as being sensual and sophisticated using a unique lavender native to down under with its woody accords of oud and leather is very intriguing. Initially, it sounded like a winter fragrance but was pleasantly surprised that this was a year round fragrance, according to Steven. An all around great summary that makes me want this for my collection. Richmond, VA, USA

  • Initially, I got a tester of this fragrance and I was a in two kinds about it but after about 20 mins of wearing it this grew on me and I looked it up on the internet and here we are. It’s amazing to see the craftsmanship and thought behind this fragrance, and living in Tasmania, the Tasmanian Lavender note just feels right to wear!

  • this should be an interesting lavender – I don’t recall seeing it in the mix with leather.
    i found to be quite funny how Ilias Ermenidis proposed a Purple Suede that almost completely ignored the brief he was sent, while still incorporating the main botanicals indicated to be used, but still managed to come up with a bold and creative formula. a formula that now i’m so curious about 🙂
    living in EU.

  • Mirea Luca says:

    I can totally agree with Steven. I am also looking for something bold in a fragrance and the fact that he compares the leather in this fragrance with the one in Godolphin, i know i ll love it because that is one of my favourite leather fragrances. Also Tasmanian lavender sounds amazing with leather. Beautiful reviews. Hyssop flowers i can only imagine how they would impact this beautiful creation. I live in Romania, EU.

  • Thanks for the review Michelyn and Steven!

    I love Lavender in my fragrances, but I have never smelled Tasmanian Lavender. The description of a “less clean and not as herbal” scent makes me curious!

    Steven’s dedicated reviews are always a joy. He describes his recommendations in a way that an amateur nose like me will get a good impression whether a fragrance will suit me or not.
    Needless to say I have VERY excited to try this fragrance and hope I will be able soon!

    Greetings from the EU (NL)

  • I can never predict whether a lavender fragrance is going to work for me at all, but when they do, they’re among my absolute favorites. Purple Suede is one I’d love to try.

    The naming and presentation shown in Michelyn’s introduction and Steven’s video is terrific, and I’m intrigued by the hyssop flower note here with its licorice vibe, as well as the use of a rare lavender variety. WOODLEATHER© sounds like a potent match to the lavender, oud, and oakmoss; lavender and leather should be an elegant combination. I also really noted the copy Steven read from the back of the box—“dry heat of Australian summers among fields of purple” is a lovely concept. Thank you both for profiling this fragrance.

    I’m in the midwest, USA.

  • Julie Parker says:

    I adore warm, powdery unisex fragrances that hit you with a gorgeous top note and then make you want to nuzzle in for more!

  • thee_boy_wonder says:

    I have yet to find a lavender scent that hasn’t read too clean and fresh, so I love how Michelyn highlighted that this isn’t your typical lavender scent! So that immediately drew me in!
    I also really like how Steven highlighted that this is an all year fragrance and how leather plays a part in this scent.

    I would love to smell this!
    Pennsylvania, US

  • Luis Guzman says:

    Hi my name is Luis, I’m ever soo interested in having a chance to own this fragrance, the exotic accords like Tasmanian lavender plus leather is very intriguing. Goldfield and Banks have an amazing reputation for putting out quality fragrances , I would love to enter for a chance to win a bottle. Great review

  • Michael Prince says:

    What interests me about Purple Suede based on Michelyn’s Introduction and Stevens review is how Michelyn described Dimitri Weber, founder/Creative Director of Goldfield and Banks and Ilias Ermenidis collaboration in where they used Tasmanian Lavender and Hyssop Flower which smells like Licorice which I love in fragrances as their rare and unique ingredients harvested from Austrailia. The star of the show is Firmenich which gives off the prominent suede leather note which really makes this fragrance special. Steven brilliantly describes this fragrance and I would love to try it. I’m from the USA.

  • Silky Woods is my favorite and I didn’t know as much about the brand here. Really don’t like lavender like Michelyn but here it sounds amazing. Loved the bit about Ilias Ermenidis ignoring the brief but creating a wonderful perfume. Steven is a pro as always
    USA

  • Regis Monkton says:

    Lavender is one of my favorite ingredients used in perfumery and I am very interested in seeing what the Tasmanian variety of lavender is like. I’m also interested in seeing what the hyssop is like. I’ve tried “Bohemian Lime” before and I truly enjoyed it. I’m also interested to try this fragrance because Steven described the lavender which is in it as tranquil and sophisticated. I live in the U.S.A.

  • goldenswan says:

    The leather and Tasmanian lavender that Michelyn described sounds intriguing. Steve’s insight that this is a year round fragrance and pointing out the imagery of burning lavender make this a must try. I’m in the US.

  • Both the intro and review make this sounds amazing. The dry amber aspects, what sounds like a sophisticated, unisex blend that uses lavender outside the boring norm…sounds AMAzing! I live in the US.

  • I do like the fact Dimitri Weber is using a lot of local ingredients , often for the first time, which makes him a pioneer in the fragrance community.
    Like most, my first touch with Goldfield & Banks fragrances was with the famous Pacific Rock Moss , their most famous fragrance. It’s fun and happy hot weather fragrance, but I have different expectations for Purple Suede. Mostly colder, windy and rainy weather leather fragrance, both aromatic and sweet.
    lias Ermenidis defying original Goldfield and Banks brief was so funny, but also shows how confident he is in his skills.
    “we incorporated the rare hyssop”
    Hyssop smells like mint mostly , with some sweet syrup on top , it’s used in a lot of cocktails, often combined with anise, the reason I know it.
    Inspired by the fragrance, and review, I’ll treat myself with a cocktail , Hyssop Lemon Julep , but whiteout the Hyssop
    Cheers everyone
    USA

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the nice review Steven and Michelyn.

    It was absolutely neat to read about the use if WOODLEATHER in this fragrance. I also love that hyssop is used in this, that is a bit of a rarity. It was also interesting to hear how the amber is this is tinted by the spices to be ‘dry’.

    This seems to be a really promising release from Goldfield and Banks,

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • Michelyn & Steven!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for such a beautiful & informative review! Michelyn is always on the pulse of the fragrance world avant-guarde. ❤️ Steven’s detailed reviews are fantastic!! I’m curious about the quality of the Tasmanian lavender in this fragrance. Thank you for the opportunity! USA

  • The hyssop flower and sweet Tasmanian lavender makes this fragrance very intriguing to me. Steven also said that this fragrance is easy to wear which would be great for me. I live in the US.