Keiko Mecheri 2002 EDP

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Paname

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Keiko Mecheri Paname is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002. Paname opens with Green Notes, settles into a heart of Wormwood, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Keiko Mecheri's Paname carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and elusive, Paname is either a smooth, sophisticated take on absinthe or a fleeting, overly sweet musk depending on who you ask. Expect contrasts and a gentle whisper rather than a roar.
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Paname Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its generally moderate projection and soft nature make it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its lack of strong sillage makes it less ideal for formal events, and it's certainly not for sport.

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

  • 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

Paname opens with a brief glimpse of green, quickly giving way to the star of the show: a nuanced, softened wormwood, evoking the herbal-boozy quality of absinthe, often perceived as anise or liquorice. This intriguing heart then mellows into a warm, gently spiced base, where creamy vanilla and tonka bean mingle with subtle woody notes and a clean musk, creating a bittersweet and comforting dry down.

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