The Perfume Library

Oud Republic

8.9

Pana Dora · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Oud Republic is a woody, sweet unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, built around oud, vanilla and spice. It opens with grapefruit, saffron and thyme, fresh but spiced, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. In the heart, cardamom, Bulgarian rose and lavender join amber. The base of oud, vanilla, sandalwood and cedar settles into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, with spring well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Forever Love

8.5

Pana Dora · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Forever Love is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and fruity sides are balanced by a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though many also see it as modern. Bergamot, tangerine and grapefruit give a bright citrus opening. The heart brings neroli, mango, melon and lavender, where the fruit sweetness is softened by floral notes. Vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, woody base as it dries.

Aqua de Dora

8.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pana Dora Aqua de Dora is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it modern. It opens bright with grapefruit, lemon zest and ambroxan. Toward the heart, chestnut and fig soften it and add sweetness. Pine resin, sandalwood and cashmeran leave a woody base underneath.

Imperial Wood

8.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Imperial Wood is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, built on spice, sweetness and oud. It opens with spicy notes, damask rose, thyme and tobacco. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the scent while cinnamon, clove and cardamom keep the spice going. The base of frankincense, amberwood, Indonesian oud and leather leaves a warm, resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though the gourmand sweetness softens that. Chanel Égoïste and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Kropp Och Själ

8.0

Pana Dora · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. The masculine reading outweighs the others, yet it stays unisex. The top is spicy and fruity, with cardamom, bergamot, blood orange, saffron and ginger. Orange blossom, jasmine, iris and patchouli lead the heart. The base of vanilla, amber, cedar and musk settles into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental feel. Widian Sahara and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

Onyx Black

8.3

Pana Dora · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Onyx Black is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warmth of spice, resin and wood. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring some way behind and summer rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, and leisure wear follows. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, with modern next. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron, bergamot and lemon, a spicy start with a citrus lift. Cypriol, frankincense and ambergris form the heart, and labdanum, cedar and fir resin sit underneath. Over time it settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T05 and Al Wataniah Ghala have a close profile.

Dorasima

8.1

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Dorasima is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of orange, bergamot and lemon over florals and a sweet, woody base of amber, vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though masculine and modern votes are not far off. Citrus leads the top, while jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy woodiness, with oud and leather staying in the background. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet.

Stricker

7.3

Pana Dora · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pana Dora Stricker is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and floral before settling into a spicy, woody warmth. Thyme and saffron open with a spicy coolness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and aldehydes bring a floral, slightly synthetic brightness. White musk, ambroxan and Assam oud ground the base in a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Although unisex, voters tend to read it as masculine. Lady Vengeance and Secret Tonka share a close profile.

Emanuele

7.9

Pana Dora · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Emanuele is a fresh, sweet unisex floral built around roses and white flowers. The top is led by Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, tuberose and bergamot, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. In the heart, lily of the valley and vanilla sweeten it into something creamy and powdery. Almond, frankincense and vetiver in the base give the floral body a woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and night outs and leisure are the most named occasions. Half of voters read it as feminine, while many call it modern. Delina and Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Orchestra

8.1

Pana Dora · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Orchestra is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a spicy, leathery, woody body; it suits fall and spring days and evenings out. The top is bergamot, white pear, davana and nutmeg, with suede softening that freshness. Leather, vetiver and rosemary lead the heart. In the base, oud and cardamom add a spicy depth, while vanilla and white musk sweeten and smooth it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and night out, evening and leisure are almost evenly matched. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern side. Ahmed Al Maghribi Laathani and Widian Aswan have a close profile.

Grand Musk

7.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Grand Musk is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, geranium and Bulgarian rose, set against the dry spice of coriander and cardamom. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, vanilla and white musk bring sweetness and warmth together. The base of amber, animalic musk, leather and patchouli settles into a woody, leathery depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, with daily and office wear well behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine. Montale Nepal Aoud and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.

XVI

7.4

Pana Dora · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora XVI is a unisex scent that is green, spicy and resinous, with a smoky, earthy side that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. Evening, leisure and night out share the top spot almost equally. It leans masculine in character, though it is a unisex scent. It opens with artemisia and bergamot for a fresh, green start, with plants in the heart. The base of labdanum, frankincense, balsam and patchouli pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and earthy warmth, while gaiac wood and cypriol add a smoky woodiness. Coriander and caraway carry the spice. Its profile is close to Amouage Reception and Mancera Hindu Kush.

Swedish Wood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Pana Dora Swedish Wood Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a green, spicy sharpness against a woody, resinous and earthy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with rosemary, pink pepper and apple, a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. In the heart, clove and Bulgarian rose sweeten the spice. The base of vetiver, patchouli, labdanum, oud and cypriol lays down a woody, earthy, resinous floor.

Scandic

7.8

Pana Dora · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Scandic is a unisex scent that opens with white hyacinth, raspberry and lavender and turns sweeter with honey and heliotrope. The top pairs white hyacinth, raspberry, lavender and peach; in the heart, carnation, cassia and Bulgarian rose add a floral, spicy line. Honey, heliotrope and white musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a clear sweetness and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Aramis Havana pour Elle (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Roses Greedy have a close note and accord profile.

Skadi

7.1

Pana Dora · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Skadi is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh, fruity and floral and settles into a powdery, sweet chypre. Pear, apple and citrus fruits give a crisp fruity opening, softened by hazelnut and frankincense. In the heart, saffron, osmanthus and rose bring a floral warmth while moss adds the chypre character. The base of vanilla and labdanum sweetens it and dries down powdery and soft. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine, with a modern feel. Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave and Keiko Mecheri Iris Pourpre have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

7.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Velvet Iris is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. It opens cool with juniper, mint, bitter orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris brings the powdery edge while caramel, dark chocolate, pear and raspberry pull it towards sweet and fruity. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and amber, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Stendhal Elixir Blanc and Pierre Bourdon La Dame en Rose have a close profile.

Dux Orientis

7.2

Pana Dora · 2024

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Dux Orientis is a unisex fragrance that sets an aquatic, fruity front against a sweet, woody, oriental base, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the favoured occasions, while summer comes well behind. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters call it modern or feminine. Cantaloupe, mandarin orange and bergamot give a fruity, fresh opening. In the heart, spikenard, lychee blossom and kelp add a watery, lightly sweet transition. The base of ambroxan, musk and oud brings a woody, animalic depth. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and LPDO Excentrique Oud have a close profile.

Majestic Amber

7.7

Pana Dora · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pana Dora Majestic Amber is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards night-out and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and nutmeg for a spicy start, softened by violet and orris root into a powdery tone. The heart holds orange blossom, tuberose and amberwood. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and leather build a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky foundation, with cedar and oakmoss carrying the woody side.

Swedish Leather

7.2

Pana Dora · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Pana Dora Swedish Leather is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex scent with a heavy, woody character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Saffron, sage and frankincense lead the top, softened by ylang-ylang and osmanthus. The heart holds leather, resins and violet, with basil staying in the background. In the base, tobacco, oud and Virginia cedar settle it into a woody, animalic depth. Guerlain Cuir Intense and House of Orpheus Seraph have a close profile.

Nordhaven

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Nordhaven opens with cyclamen, pink pepper and wine lees before moving into a violet and tuberose heart, a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Voters rate Nordhaven's longevity and sillage as good. Spring gets the most votes, with summer and fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top holds datura, cyclamen, wine lees, pink pepper and fruity notes. Violet, ylang-ylang, tuberose, pineapple and clementine make up a floral, citrusy heart. Moss, cedarwood, brown sugar, musk and leather form a sweet, creamy base.

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

Opuluxe

7.8

Pana Dora · 2024

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Pana Dora Opuluxe is a unisex 2024 fragrance that sets a floral and green frame against a spicy, woody, leathery weight. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and leisure, night out and evening get equal shares. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it modern or feminine. It opens with basil, coriander and saffron, and the heart brings carnation, cinnamon, thyme and osmanthus forward. In the base, musk, castoreum, oakmoss, suede and sandalwood give it a warm, leathery, animalic depth. Nishane Mana and Spirit of Kings Intuition (Parfum) have a close profile.

Patchouli Dust

7.2

Pana Dora · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Pana Dora Patchouli Dust is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits cooler weather and evenings out. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer a distant last. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead, and it can also work for business. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Many read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with artemisia, cypress, saffron, cardamom and patchouli, which give a sharp, green, spicy start. In the heart, vetiver, nutmeg and Taif rose add a floral softness. The base of oud, amber, vanilla, cedar and tonka bean settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Harry Lehmann Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.