Jean Patou 2001 EDT

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PanAme

by Jean-Michel Duriez

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Jean Patou PanAme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Jean-Michel Duriez. PanAme opens with Pear and Peach, settles into a heart of Linden Tree and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Jean Patou's PanAme carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

PanAme is a charming, understated fruity-floral that balances youthful freshness with surprising sophistication. It's subtle, versatile, and well-blended, though some find it a bit too 'watery' for their taste. A lovely, easy-to-wear scent for those who appreciate quiet elegance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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PanAme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peach50%
Pear50%
Heartas listed
Linden Tree50%
Violet50%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Oakmoss33%
Sandalwood33%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its sheer, subtle nature and typical close-to-skin performance, PanAme is ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings where a discreet fragrance is preferred. Its sophisticated yet uncomplicated profile makes it a pleasant option for daytime dates, but it likely lacks the presence for formal events or sports.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

PanAme opens with a bright, almost shimmering blend of ripe pear and lush peach, softened by the delicate, green-tinged sweetness of linden blossom. As it settles, powdery violet emerges, adding a refined, almost dusty counterpoint to the fruits, preventing them from becoming overtly juicy. A gentle base of creamy sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, and a whisper of clean musk provides a sophisticated warmth, making for a beautifully balanced and airy composition that maintains a certain transparent quality throughout.

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