Pana Dora 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

XVI

by Ibrahim Al Zoabi

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Pana Dora XVI is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Ibrahim Al Zoabi. XVI opens with Bergamot and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Green Notes, and dries down to a base of Caraway, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Pana Dora's XVI carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Pana Dora XVI is a beast, a bold, confident statement that's definitely not for everyone. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans raving about its unique gourmand woody depth and others recoiling from a sharp, almost 'nasty' edge. Blind buying is a terrible idea.
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XVI 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'nuclear' projection and longevity, XVI is far too dominant for an office setting. Its rich, opulent character and seductive sweetness make it ideal for date nights and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for cooler-weather casual wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

XVI opens with a surprising fresh, almost fruity-berry kick from artemisia and bergamot, defying its woody heart. It quickly evolves into a complex scent where green notes mingle with a spiced, warm, and somewhat gourmand core of caraway, labdanum, and patchouli. The dry down is particularly celebrated, a rich blend of guaiac wood and frankincense, with an addictive sweetness that some liken to a berry-filled croissant or egg custard.

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