Ginger flowers are an integral part of the stunning natural beauty found in the Mossman Gorge, located in the Far North Queensland region of Australia.
These flowers thrive in the region’s warm and humid climate and are the inspiration for the latest launch by French-Belgian Dimitri Weber, founder of luxury fragrance house Goldfield & Banks.
Dimitri resides near the gorge and says he was “obsessed” with them but there was just one major problem – the ginger flower doesn’t have an aroma.
“In our garden, all around the area we have the amazing ginger flowers,” he said.
“And I’m obsessed with them – I always make beautiful bouquets out of them for the guest rooms or for the kitchen. But there’s one thing that’s missing – they don’t smell.”
Dimitri said for the latest launch he “wanted to treat myself” and “instead of being so serious with my natives I wanted to create a fragrance for me that would match the beauty of the flowers”.
Ingenious Ginger is revitalising perfume of spicy ginger, soft tropical florals, and cascading amber notes created by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani.
“It is an abstract citrusy, floral, and ambery perfume that opens with a burst of bergamot, amplified by the effervescent scent of ginger, the sparkle of mandarin, and the bright and sunny aura of magnolia,” Dimitri explained.
“Past the lively opening, jasmine and rose petals unfurl atop the ginger heart to soften its piquancy, elevating the composition to be more bright and floral. Blonde sandalwood and woody-green patchouli then reveal fresh nuances to the ever-present ginger accord as the composition deepens with cascading waves of golden amber and vanilla towards the base.”
Goldfield & Banks other fragrances in the range take inspiration from Australia’s varied landscapes, including rainforests, coastal regions, deserts, and native flora, to create its perfumes and Dimitri works closely with local farmers, botanists, and environmentalists to responsibly source the brand’s ingredients and support sustainable practices where possible.
Other local ingredients commonly used in production include Australian sandalwood, boronia, finger lime, fragonia, and native moss.
Images from the launch event below.
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