Best Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks Australia Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Sunset Hour is an aromatic fruity fragrance that blends the tartness of raspberry and pear with the warmth of cashmeran, sandalwood, and benzoin. Mandarin and pink pepper add a bright, spicy lift, while jasmine and ginger provide subtle floral and fresh nuances. The addition of salted caramel introduces a gourmand twist, creating a complex scent that balances fruity sweetness with creamy woodiness and a hint of spice. Those drawn to a nuanced, fruity-woody composition with gourmand accents should note these key elements.
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- powdery notes
- raspberry
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- woody
SPECIAL EDITION IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
The same perfume is available in the regular/standard packaging: Cockatiel.
Perfumer: Sven Pritzkoleit
Australian spring arrives, bearing dazzling frocks of yellow blossoms to dress the bare golden wattle trees. Clouds of sweet honeyed fragrance, caught upon the breeze, carry an invitation inland, where a flock of cockatiels happily take up the celebration. Emerging from dusty nests, the birds are ready to preen and prance. On a wobbly stage of branches, vivid crests bop to the rhythm of their joyous songs. After a final encore, the flock takes flight. Alighting in a nearby field they share a delightful brunch, buzzing with the thrill of their stunning recital.
Zoologist Cockatiel exudes joy. A sunny burst of yellow acacia offers a friendly welcome. Dots of raspberry and tart rhubarb suggest a hint of mischief, like a pair of rosy cheeks beneath a golden plume. Finally, soft notes of musk and vanilla enfold the vibrant Cockatiel, like downy feathers cushioning the brashness of this cheeky bird.
Zoologist Cockatiel was formerly known as “Powder and Dust”, a perfume created by Sven Pritzkoleit, published under his own brand, SP Parfums. The creative director of the scent was Yana Lysenko. This perfume won the 2019 Arts and Olfaction Awards under the Artisan category. In 2020, Sven closed his perfume business and sold the formula of Powder and Dust to Zoologist to continue its legacy.
Ibiza Nights by CARNER £125.00
- Key notes:
- anise seeds
- benzoin
- mandarin
- pear
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
Sun soaked dayz and disco nights, this scent captures the character of Ibiza with white florals and aromatic star anise. Chic, cool, joyful!
Parfum 1 by Fugazzi £170.83
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- davana
- frankincense
- incense
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Parfum 1 is where Fugazzi began, inspired by founder Bram Niessink’s trip to Egypt and the discovery of ancient perfume oils. Parfum 1 is a bold blend of bright and dark fruits, made mysterious by patchouli and cedarwood. The fresh top notes of citrus and blackcurrant are insinuating, gracefully riding a woody wave of sandalwood and musk. The effect is leathery, with a faint kiss of apple pie.
Iris Poulsard by Danner & Flemming £233.33
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- mandarin
- orris (iris root)
- raspberry
- Aromagroups:
- vintage/old school
- woody
Named after a very old native red grape variety from the French Jura, this sophisticated gourmand iris is built on an exceptionally high concentration of Bavarian iris germanica. This iris glows with woody and fruity-floral notes — and hints of cocoa and coffee. The effect is enhanced with essential oils of cedar wood, green mandarin and cinnamon absolute, resulting in a luxury treat that feels indulgent and comforting at the same time.
Perfumer: Antoinie Lie
Hanamizake (Watching Sakura & Drinking Sake) by J-Scent £101.67
- Key notes:
- apple
- pear
- raspberry
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hanamizake refers to drinking Japanese sake underneath the cherry blossom trees while petals slowly flutter into your cup. The aroma of cherry blossoms and ginjo sake dances tipsily into the last musk note, summoning this serene hanami (cherry blossom viewing) experience.
Angel Dust Extrait De Parfum by Fugazzi £170.83
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
The heightened version of Angel Dust, Fugazzi’s epic symphony of cashmeran and amber. Here, an overdose of cashmeran and amber gives the feeling of swimming through velvet. At 50% perfume oil, Angel Dust extrait is a muffled cry of ecstasy.
Vibrant Scent by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- orris (iris root)
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Azure line
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
A formula which works like an ornate jewel case: all of the ingredients (pepper, cedar, vanilla and musk) hold the most precious of perfume materials– orris, in all its powdery suede glory.
Kajal I by Kajal £162.50
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- mandarin
- orange blossom
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Spiritually, number one represents beginnings, focus and determination. Kajal l, with its fresh, engaging warmth, has been crafted to underscore one’s innate dignity and charisma. Cassis, grapefruit and mandarin provide the big “hello!”. Guaiac wood, cardamom, orange blossom and cashmeran draw people in, while a soft vanillic cloud of sandalwood and oud extend the allure.
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel
Malli Nadu by Nissaba £125.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- mandarin
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
In India, flowers are sacred symbols and an essential part of daily life. “Malli Nadu” means “land of jasmine”, inspired by the paradise of perfume ingredients found in India. There’s jasmine sambac, cultivated in India since antiquity, with its radiant fruity/green sheen and animalic undertone. There’s tuberose, an opulent, powerful floral, along with davana, an aromatic plant unique to India with a profile that vibrates between apricot and herbaceous. Palmerosa oil supplies a geranium-like lift, while Indian vetiver and sandalwood deepens and softens the composition. Perfumer Ilias Ermenidis sought to translate the romance of India into this luminous scent, which he calls “a fragrance for lovers”
Cinematic by Der Duft £91.67
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- cashmeran
- ginger
- lemon
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
Clean, abstract and intriguing. Is it the smell of the new velvet seats in a dark cinema? Or the conditioned cool air? Or the fragrant echoes of trendy perfumes floating in between the spectators?
Cinematic is put together from an overdose of clean white musk, crisp hazy cashmeran, dry savory spices and a few drops of bitter carnation essence.
About Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks Australia
- How does Sunset Hour differ from these similar fragrances?
- Sunset Hour uniquely blends aromatic fruity notes with gourmand elements like salted caramel and a balanced woody base of cashmeran and sandalwood. Many of the listed fragrances share some notes but vary by emphasising animalic, powdery, smoky, fresh, or floral aspects, often omitting the salted caramel or the full aromatic complexity.
- Which notes in Sunset Hour create its gourmand character?
- The gourmand character primarily comes from salted caramel combined with pear and raspberry for fruity sweetness, and benzoin which adds a resinous, slightly sweet warmth. These are supported by cashmeran and sandalwood, which provide a creamy, woody base.
- Are there fragrances here that highlight the spicy notes found in Sunset Hour?
- Yes, several fragrances highlight spicy notes such as pink pepper and ginger. Parfum 1 and Angel Dust Extrait De Parfum specifically emphasise pink pepper, while Cinematic includes ginger and cardamom, offering variations on Sunset Hour’s spicy facets.









