The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The name says Fraser Island, Australia's largest sand island off the Queensland coast, where tall timbers grow from sand and subtropical rainforest meets turquoise shore. Merati-Kashani built this around the island's botanical abundance: not just one wood but the layered idea of them, from the canopy down to the forest floor. He wanted to bottle an island's worth of atmosphere, humid and lush and endlessly green. The result translates Australia's raw botanical wealth into something refined enough to wear anywhere.
The key tension here is restraint. Oud can be aggressive, demanding attention. In Wood Infusion, it plays a supporting role, deepening the base without overwhelming the lighter materials above. The powdery iris and clean lavender keep it elegant, while sweet orange prevents any heaviness from creeping in. It's the kind of balance that separates a thoughtful composition from a note list.
The evolution
Sweet orange hits first. Bright, clean, like stepping onto a veranda with morning light. The citrus holds for maybe fifteen minutes before Australian lavender takes over, cool and herbal, with a softness that suggests the island's humid air rather than dry fields. Warm amber threads through, keeping the lavender from going sharp. The heart lasts a few hours, and then the island musk arrives. Not coconut, something warmer, skin-adjacent. The oud settles deep, grounding everything into sandalwood and patchouli. The base holds 6-8 hours on most. Moderate sillage. This is a fragrance that stays close.
Cultural impact
Part of the Native Collection, Wood Infusion sits alongside other Australian-inspired compositions in the Goldfield & Banks lineup. The sillage is moderate, present without projecting, which makes it practical for office environments. Community ratings place longevity in the solid range, with most wearers getting a full workday from a single application. The overall character is approachable rather than challenging, making it a bridge for those new to woody compositions.
The House
Goldfield & Banks AustraliaGoldfield & Banks Australia is a niche fragrance house founded in Sydney in 2016 by Belgian-French perfumer Dimitri Weber. The brand occupies a singular position in the global fragrance landscape as Australia's first luxury perfume house, dedicated to translating the continent's distinctive botanicals into modern fine fragrance. Working at the intersection of native Australian ingredients and classical French perfumery methodology, the house has developed a collection of 19 eau de parfum expressions that draw on rare essences rarely encountered outside their native terrain. Central to the collection are ingredients such as Australian Sandalwood, Buddha Wood, Brown Boronia, Blue Cypress, and Golden Wattle, alongside introduced botanicals like agarwood cultivated in the Queensland tropics. All formulations are cruelty-free, vegan, and compliant with International Fragrance Association standards. The house produces fragrance in both Switzerland at Firmenich and in Melbourne at Australian Botanical Products, and maintains a gender-free approach to fragrance design.
The Creator
Hamid Merati-KashaniFrom the evidence available, Merati-Kashani's style tends toward the opulent and the gourmand, with a clear appreciation for rich, complex accords. There's often a signature use of vanilla, spices, and woods, creating fragrances that are warm and inviting.
