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Bergamot
Orange
Saffron
Basil
Heart Notes 
Jasmine
Nutmeg
Ginger
Base Notes 
Amber
Musk
Patchouli
Tobacco
Cashmeran
Cappellusman
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Cappellusman
3
Solid and multifaceted spice, this time without a hat
Indeed, the headgear that his "ancestor," the "Borsalino" from 1984, wore so naturally is missing here; "Panama" goes hatless through life; he is younger, a bit cheekier and more cosmopolitan, but in shedding his hat, he has also lost some character.
While the "Borsalino" was a typical, albeit rather subtle representative of the 80s powerhouses, "Panama" follows the spirit of the times quite closely. By the time it was released, there were already several competitors in this category, namely those men’s fragrances that were both discreet and yet distinctive, spicy without relying on animalistic notes.
One might regret this concession to the prevailing trend. As a rigorous old-schooler, I only do so with reservations. In 2007, one could not expect a sensational blockbuster; at that time, there were many other fragrances that were far more inconsequential and interchangeable.
"Panama" should not hurt anyone, as it is too pleasing and well-crafted. However, it is also unlikely to knock anyone off their feet, as it lacks that certain something, a distinguishing feature, yes - character.
All in all, by no means a bad fragrance, with a nice spice, and also relatively unsynthetic. I would have liked more of the orange in the top note; the further development is - as mentioned - competent, but rather unexciting, with a quality bottle featuring a spray head that allows for very fine dosing.
So, a universally usable spicy fragrance. Why not? There are worse things. Priced in the mid-range (I paid just over EUR 20 for 50 ml).
While the "Borsalino" was a typical, albeit rather subtle representative of the 80s powerhouses, "Panama" follows the spirit of the times quite closely. By the time it was released, there were already several competitors in this category, namely those men’s fragrances that were both discreet and yet distinctive, spicy without relying on animalistic notes.
One might regret this concession to the prevailing trend. As a rigorous old-schooler, I only do so with reservations. In 2007, one could not expect a sensational blockbuster; at that time, there were many other fragrances that were far more inconsequential and interchangeable.
"Panama" should not hurt anyone, as it is too pleasing and well-crafted. However, it is also unlikely to knock anyone off their feet, as it lacks that certain something, a distinguishing feature, yes - character.
All in all, by no means a bad fragrance, with a nice spice, and also relatively unsynthetic. I would have liked more of the orange in the top note; the further development is - as mentioned - competent, but rather unexciting, with a quality bottle featuring a spray head that allows for very fine dosing.
So, a universally usable spicy fragrance. Why not? There are worse things. Priced in the mid-range (I paid just over EUR 20 for 50 ml).
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