Beautiful Inside · 7 August 2025
Goldfield & Banks Founder Dimitri Weber on Fragrance and Making Australia His Muse
A French fragrance expert fell in love with the wild beauty of Australia and built its first luxury perfume house. Dimitri Weber on a childhood on the water, the heartbreak that reshaped him, and the moment he realised Australian perfume didn't exist.
In this exclusive Beauticate Goldfield & Banks interview, French fragrance expert Dimitri Weber shares how he transformed a love for native botanicals into Australia’s first luxury perfume house. Speaking with Sigourney Cantelo, Dimitri reveals the inspirations, discoveries, and defining moments that shaped both his life and the Goldfield & Banks brand.
In this exclusive Beauticate Goldfield & Banks interview, French fragrance expertDimitri Weber shares how he transformed a love for native botanicals into Australia’s first luxury perfume house. Speaking with Sigourney Cantelo, Dimitri reveals the inspirations, discoveries, and defining moments that shaped both his life and the Goldfield & Banks brand.
The journey behind this Goldfield & Banks interview began in France, where Dimitri’s fascination with scent became his creative compass.
A French Vision Meets Australian Beauty
After moving to Australia, he noticed luxury Australian perfume didn’t yet exist in department stores. This realisation sparked his mission to create a fragrance house that would honour both nature and artistry.
Building a Fragrance House Like No Other — Insights from the Goldfield & Banks Founder
Founded in 2016, Goldfield & Banks captures the essence of Australia’s landscapes — from the warmth of the desert to the lushness of coastal rainforests. Dimitri’s dedication to quality and storytelling has made the brand a global name while remaining deeply connected to its origins.
Native Botanicals and Storytelling at the Heart of Goldfield & Banks
In this Goldfield & Banks interview, Dimitri explains why ingredients like boronia, wattleseed, and finger lime are more than just notes in a perfume — they are touchstones of memory and emotion. By combining these botanicals with French perfumery expertise, he creates scents designed to transport and inspire.
Lessons in Creativity and Self-Discovery — Dimitri Weber Interview
Dimitri reflects on the personal growth that comes with building a global fragrance house. He talks about the importance of stillness, the balance between work and creativity, and how staying true to a brand’s story can lead to timeless success.
In This Episode, Dimitri Shares:
The moment he realised Australian luxury perfumery didn’t exist — and set out to change that
Why native botanicals and storytelling are central to Goldfield & Banks
How creativity, discipline, and vision shaped his brand
His thoughts on success, work-life balance, and the art of stillness