Canoe
Dana
Dana Classic Fragrances began life as The House of Dana, a perfumery in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 1932 by Javier Serra, a former executive of the Spanish perfume house Myrurgia. Early successes included Tabu (1932), Canoe (1936) and Emir (1936), which established Dana as a major fragrance house. Notably, Canoe was one of the earliest Fougères to gain popularity among men in the United States and is widely credited as being one of the first examples of the Barbershop genre. In 1995 after being acquired by Renaissance Cosmetics, Dana changed its strategy and began acquiring and revitalizing older brands, which today include English Leather, Canoe, British Stirling, Monsieur Musk, and multiple women's fragrances.
Scent Description
Canoe was launched by the House of Dana in 1936 and is widely hailed as one of the first Barbershops. Although, technically a Fougère due to the presence of Lavender, Tonka Bean, and Oakmoss, it is dominated by Vanilla, Clove, Geranium, and Carnation making it an intensely sweet and floral bouquet. Strong powdery tones combine with the sweetness to give it a baby powdery freshness, which some will enjoy while others may find cloying. A classic fragrance which played an importal role in the evolution of men's aftershaves. Although it bares the stamp of an earlier time, it maintains a gentlemanly air.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
9
Inspiration
Unique
Suitability
Daytime, Home
Scent Family
Floral
Subtype
Soft Floral
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
USA
Price
$$$
Companion Products
None
Skin Food
Water
Top Notes
Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage
Heart Notes
Lavendar, Geranium, Clove, Cedar, Patchouli
Base Notes
Musk, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss
Ingredients
Sd Alcohol 39c, Water, Fragrance, Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Green 5