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Canoe (1996) (Eau de Toilette) by Dana
Bottle Design:
Marc Rosen
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Canoe 1996 Eau de Toilette

Version from 1996
7.1 51 Ratings
A perfume by Dana for men, released in 1996. The scent is floral-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot PetitgrainPetitgrain
Heart Notes Heart Notes
LavenderLavender Fougère notesFougère notes GeraniumGeranium
Base Notes Base Notes
PatchouliPatchouli MuskMusk
Ratings
Scent 7.1
51 Ratings
010
Longevity 6.3
36 Ratings
010
Sillage 6.0
37 Ratings
010
Bottle 5.8
43 Ratings
010
Value for money 7.7
11 Ratings
010
Submitted by Sani, updated on 09/16/2026
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Interesting Facts
Canoë was originally launched as a women's fragrance. In our sources, there are indications that in later years the marketing of the product was also directed to men, e. g. through the introduction of an aftershave. Since its reformulation in 1996, the fragrance is, however, only marketed as a men's fragrance.

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Old but not outdated
First of all: this review is for Canoe, but it can apply to Pinaud's Clubman, they are almost the same. As far as fragheads go, Pinaud's has kept its qualities through time, while Canoe did not. As per my experience, this is true.

Now, as to the blend (both'), its floral and herbal qualities are evident to the nose, in that sense, no one can complain as to lack of complexity, floral topnotes morphing into a very discreet kind of sweetness.

Something that gets my attention is that the composition does not feel dated, at least to my nose; something that does not happen with other classics, like Guerlain's Vetiver or Knize 10. Maybe it is because it is very original, it is not something easily found somewher else - not the case being a common pattern in perfumery, in which one is the inspiration of many others, if not blatant copies. Yes, Canoe and Pinaud are almost identical, but that is where things end. As far as I know, Creed did not come up with its own version.

A mistery lurks behind this; what would happen if there were not any reference to its origins? What would happen if no one could refer Canoe with a blend launched in the 1930's? Would it be considered a breakthrough?

I am sure it would.

Not for blind buying, unless you do not care spending pennies.
Updated on 11/24/2021
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manlyscents

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manlyscents
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Cloying powdery vanilla
It opens with a pleasant mix of lavender, citrus, clary sage, and geranium, but all that goes poof within minutes. Then you'll be overwhelmed by an immensely cloying powdery vanilla. When I say overwhelmed, understand that Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski used to splash Canoe on himself to mask the smell of decomposing corpses around him. True story.

How much you can enjoy this depends greatly on your tolerance for a talcum powder blitzkrieg. It certainly doesn't work well in hot climates. It's basically a higher concentration Pinaud Clubman - both cannot escape the top hat, monocle, and cane vibe. I can see why in Europe from the 1930s up until the 1990s Canoe was marketed to women, not men. Maybe it's just me, but it's not that often I want to smell like a French puttan. (Anyone catch that reference?)

Masculinity Level: Baron Victor Frankenstein from the Hammer Horror films.
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ChicoRoch1

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Totally different than the original
I don't know where Parfumo found the notes in this fragrance but i think they're totally wrong. Obviously it's a mistake i hope. This stuff is ok. The makeup of the fragrance is nothing to write home about. Get the eau de toilette version not the cologne and here's a little trick you probably already know. Apply some Vaseline to your pulse points, wait 4 or 5 minutes and the apply the fragrance, the longevity will at least double on the skin. It works really well with the weaker fragrances so give it a try.
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Krmarich

237 Reviews
Krmarich
Krmarich
1
Floral Classic
I have an unusual mini from the early 1960s and does this define early barbershop fragrances! It is quite lavish in its presentation and holds little back. Its more urban and French than Old Spice of the same era.

I immediately get oakmoss and iris mingled with discreet flowers, a bit of leather and musk. I would have to say its a chypre. I get no coumarone here. Indeed its more unisex and can easily be worn by a woman. Its more refined than other men's offerings of the day. Dana really dominated the scene of the 1960s. This formula has long since vanished and regrettably will never return.
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Soyungnomo

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Soyungnomo
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1
Una antigüedad perdida en el amanecer de los tiempos
CANOE DE DANA, una antigüedad perdida en la noche de los tiempos de la clase popular española, masculina por más señas.

Creada en agosto de 1932 por Javier Sierra, un antiguo directivo de Myrurgia. Canoe presentó ese mismo año su primera fragancia: la mítica Tabú.
Canoe, su gran éxito en perfumería masculina, apareció en el mercado a partir de 1936. Al principio de la Guerra Civil Española, por lo que no fué el momento más indicado para lanzar ninguna colonia.

Porque los hombres españoles, incluso a día de hoy, se resisten a hablar de perfumes. a los que consideran femeninos, y siempre se refieren a las colonias, no vaya a ser que alguien dude de su hombría. Cosas.

El nombre CANOE viene del la asociación deportiva madrileña Real Canoe Club, fundado en 1930 como resultado de las inquietudes de un grupo de montañeros, conscientes de la importancia de la vida al aire libre en cualquiera de sus manifestaciones. Una asociación elitista y al alcande de pocos. A día de hoy, sigue funcionando en Madrid, estando ubicadas sus instalaciones cerca del Parque del Retiro y de la Colonia del Niño Jesús, una zona bien de Madrid. La cuota de entrada y los pagos consecutivos no están tampoco al alcande de todo el mundo, aunque tener en el centro de Madrid, diez mil metros cuadrados de instalaciones, incluyendo piscinas cubiertas y servicio médico, lo hacen muy apatecible para los vecinos del barrio de Salamanca.

Por otro lado, la palabra CANOE proviene de una equivocación. Como la asociación de montañeros no podía adquirir en España material para la práctica de piragüismo o canotaje, lo pidieron a un país extranjero que lo remitió con la inscripción Canoë, y así, por que les gustó, decidieron dejar ese singular nombre.

Fragantica dice en su ficha descritiva que CANOE DE DANA EDT pertenece a la familia aromática fougère. Una vez más discrepo.
Para mí estamos hablando de un perfume de la Familia Aromática sin más, si acaso de Barbería Anisada, pero de fougére (helecho) nada.

Curiosamente, se sigue vendiendo online, al menos en España.

Estamos hablando de una colonia suavecita, de las de baño y aseo matutino para caballeros clásicos, aunque desde mi punto de vista es completamente unisex e incluso se la pondría a un bebé.

Su nota preponderante es el anís, que no se incluye en su ficha descriptiva, acompañada del invitable limón de las aguas de aseo y un almizcle blanco muy suave que le confiere un aire limpio y pulcro.
Como todo aromático de barbería contiene -pero de forma muy atemperada- vainilla, romero y haba tonka. Una pizca de esclarea le aporta algo más de cuerpo.

La estela y longevidad son más bien bajas y a ras de piel, como corresponde a este tipo de colonias fresquitas y fácilmente asimilables por todos los gustos.

La clásica colonia que podría seguir existiendo eternamente porque sus componentes son muy agradables y porque huele a ducha y limpieza.
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Another underappreciated classic from 1936
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Geranium, lavender, herbs, fleeting, classic, discreet regardless of its heavy initial projection.
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24 days ago
Smells like my grandfather standing in the front doorway on a Sunday afternoon saying hello after church. I love it because I love him.
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4 months ago
The fact that vanilla isn’t on this note list is criminal. This stuff is 90% vanilla, 10% aromatics and florals.
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A classic featuring: Lavender, Lemon, Geranium, Clary Sage, Musk, Carnation, Vanilla, Clove, and Tonka.
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