Swedish Wood Pana Dora 2021 Extrait de Parfum

OK, so this is a very interesting fragrance and emphasis on interesting because it smells exactly like it’s been described, woods and spices. It smells like the lobby of a hotel somewhere in the swiss alps where you can reserve a chalet. It has a mildly executive vibe to it. It’s also mildly aromatic. You get the woods and the spices and it is a very nice blend it’s blended very well actually masterful blending.

First of all i love all Pandora bottles they are just something.

Now too the scent as the title says this is my spiritanimal i never felt that identification with a scent. Maybe I am biased by my swedisch heritage but this scent just radiates what I want too feel like.

It is very strong and masculine on one side but also fruity and sweet from the apple and than there is the warm and comfy wood and smoke accordes.

It has a lot of character and it feels very nice too wear, I even wear it all year round.

Today is the day, and I'm going to attempt my first review. Please bear with me, the scent novice has just entered the first year of training. And even if my nose were more talented, I probably wouldn't be able to express the impressions in that wonderful, vivid language that I read with such enthusiasm from so many of you, which makes me incredibly curious about countless fragrances.

And yet, I'm going to give it a try, because the Swedish Wood Extrait had already struck me right in the heart in the store. As soon as I had the test strip under my nose, I knew I had to have it. Only the price tag on the packaging behind the tester, where I could only catch a fleeting glimpse of the first digit (it was a "3") due to the cylindrical shape in the presence of the sales assistant, prevented an immediate purchase and unnecessarily prolonged my shopping trip that afternoon. So, I first sprayed a decent amount on my skin to buy some time and rationally justify my purchasing decision. The sales assistant showed me a few alternatives, but my moderate interest in the potential rivals and the delightfully goofy grin that appeared whenever my wrist almost touched my nose made it clear that in this knockout round of shopping, no challenger had a chance to snatch victory from Swedish Wood. The scent was too good. Or better: it fit too well with what I was looking for and why I had strolled into the perfumery that afternoon. What I was searching for should be herbaceous, spicy, woody, and strong, neither summery fresh nor Christmas sweet. The Swedish Wood fit perfectly, and somehow it also fit into my budget - hence, the moose accompanied me on my way home.

About the scent:
So, one should definitely like woody notes when considering "Swedish Wood Extrait." For me, these are absolutely dominant and in the foreground throughout the entire duration. And that's a good thing! I really like the apple in the opening, rosemary is rather subtle, and I don't even notice the pepper, although the woody scent has a certain sharpness from the start, which I would attribute more to the spicy clove and the composition in the base than to the pepper. It’s this spicy sharpness that bites just a little and reminds me of freshly chopped or sawed wood, without calling forth green notes, that makes the magic of this scent for me. I imagine that this woody sharpness bears a lot of resemblance to those notes that distinguish "Layton Exclusif" from its somewhat sweeter brother. Apple, oud, and one or two things in the base certainly contribute to this impression, and I would (also at the risk of being scorned and doing both fragrances an injustice) even speak of a certain kinship to PdM's exclusive masterpiece. In the later stages, the scent becomes slightly rounder. I suspect that the patchouli gets a bit more space, but it is kept in check until the end by the sharp-spicy woods. I certainly lack some references here, but I would describe the progression overall as relatively linear. Personally, I like this stringent predictability, but some might miss variety and surprises. As for the target audience, I consider the scent to be quite masculine and see rather the not-so-young men in focus. I would say nature-loving over-30s, with ambitions for the wilderness and adventure, so to speak, someone like Indiana Jones. =)

Longevity & Sillage:
In my estimation, the scent projects for about 6-8 hours with moderate application. After that, it is still perceptible on the skin until falling asleep. I would have wished for a bit more endurance here; perhaps I had too high expectations since it is an extrait. Nevertheless, I am overall not dissatisfied. I would describe the sillage as rather restrained and modest. Based on my feeling, the scent is perceived in a neutral room by all those who turn towards the wearer and engage in conversation, for example, in closer quarters, but it definitely does not overwhelm uninvolved outsiders. In contrast to the longevity, this characteristic is not a disappointment for me, but rather a relief, as I also like to wear it at work and do not want to draw attention to myself unreservedly. Overall, I would classify it as a pretty good all-rounder that, apart from the height of summer, does not exclude specific seasons or occasions per se.

Bottle:
This part of the review is the least relevant to me personally, so the most important thing in one sentence: The bottle is robust, I like the metal plaque with the inscription, and the sprayer does a very good job. I think there is room for discussion mainly regarding the cap. I would have preferred something more discreet, that is handier and less pointed. Additionally, the moose skull apparently reminds some of a Penhaligon's bottle, and personally, it also reminds me of a hunting trophy and a well-known herbal liqueur - so all associations that I don't really need in the sensual, enjoyable context of perfume. But the animal is also a landmark of Sweden, and since it protects the valuable contents from careless handling with its sharp antlers, I can somehow come to terms with the pompous cap.

Price-performance:
Anyone who has made it this far in reading must realize that Swedish Wood Extrait will shed a few feathers here. Of course, after the purchase, I wanted to know how much more I paid in retail compared to online offers, and unfortunately, it was quite significant... As I said, I really like the scent, but in my view, it is priced too high. I hope you get a chance to test it somewhere and then perhaps find out if it could still be an option. It was worth it for me, and I recommend giving it a chance against the backdrop of its quite extraordinary scent character despite the hefty price.

Very nice spicy and woody scent.
This fragrance was an impulse buy that I definitely do not regret. I already have a weakness for woody scents, and with its additional spiciness, Swedish Wood convinced me right away. After a while, a slight sweetness joins in. However, those who do not like sweet fragrances should not be put off, as it is really just a very light sweetness that gets lost in the spices.

Longevity and sillage are top-notch. I applied the fragrance at 6 in the morning and was complimented on it at 7 in the evening. I think that speaks for itself.

With this scent, you definitely do not smell like every second person. It is unique and tends to fly under the radar. The price is, of course, extremely high (I only bought the fragrance in combination with a voucher), but you can tell that quality is delivered for the money.

A little story.

“Woody scents are as plentiful as sand on the beach. Actually, almost every fragrance description has ‘woody’ in it.” Thought the man at his desk.
OPENING:
His name was Ibrahim Al-Zoubi. He had just opened a bag of sour apple rings. That’s when he always felt the most productive.
“Hatschieeee” Ibrahim suddenly had to sneeze, scattering the remaining contents of the sour apple rings across his desk. “Must be the pepper from last night.” The entire table was speckled with ground pink pepper. Last night, he had probably been a bit too generous with it over his food.

Everything smelled of sour apple rings and pepper.

Ibrahim had the idea to develop a truly extraordinary woody scent. Something really special! Eagerly, he sat at his place waiting for the ingredients.
He barely noticed that some of the apple rings and pepper had spread onto his working device.

“Where is that good-for-nothing again?” he pondered, having already emptied half the bag of apple rings.
Suddenly, the door burst open. A mighty stag, laden with a burlap sack on its back, stood roaring in the entrance of his “work sauna.”

PROGRESS:
“Ah, Grand Musk! There you are at last,” the stag looked exhausted. Apparently, it had brushed against some rosemary bushes on its way and nibbled on a few cloves. Remnants of these collected works were now stuck to the rough burlap sack.
Drydown
“Anyway, we need to hurry, Marie will be here soon, and everything must be ready! Did you bring the roses too?”

“Krop & Själ” the stag roared in agreement.
“Well then, let’s get to work!”
Ibrahim took the burlap sack and opened it. He poured the entire contents into his work container. The scent of fresh sawdust from the sawmill filled the whole room. It even masked the apple rings, only the pepper remained perceptible, giving everything a slightly spicy aroma. The small roses that the stag carefully placed on the table were only faintly noticeable. “Well, at least,” thought Ibrahim.

About 9 hours later, it was finally time. PING!!! Done! Ibrahim had completed his sauna infusion.

“If only I had an idea for a truly special woody scent,” he thought, as he sat sweating in the steaming sauna. Outside, the stag continued to munch on cloves and occasionally rubbed against the rosemary bush. Next to him sat his Marie, admiring the roses that were now on the stove.
CONCLUSION:
With every new infusion, it smelled of sour apple and pepper, which was then enveloped by the scent of freshly sawn wood.

“Wait a minute!” Ibrahim exclaimed!

“I might have an idea!…”