Dana 1936 EDT

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Canoe

by Jean Carles

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Dana Canoe is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1936, created by Jean Carles. Canoe opens with Lemon, Lavender, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Geranium, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Dana's Canoe carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This classic barbershop scent is either a nostalgic trip down memory lane for some or a dated, weak offering for others. There's little middle ground - you'll either adore its powdery, vanilla charm or find it entirely forgettable.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Canoe Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, Canoe is a safe, inoffensive choice for casual wear and the office. Its clean, fresh profile makes it suitable for daytime activities and even light sport, though it lacks the projection and distinctiveness for formal events or a romantic date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Canoe opens with a bright, clean burst of lemon and lavender, quickly settling into a powdery, soapy heart. Geranium and carnation add a subtle floral sweetness, while a hint of clove provides a gentle spice. The dry-down is a soft, comforting blend of vanilla and heliotrope, underpinned by earthy oakmoss and musk, creating that quintessential barbershop talc aroma.

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