What does it smell like?
It smells mostly warm spicy and woody. Violet and herbal notes at the top, jasmine and ginger in the middle and tobacco and cashmeran at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Panama notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Borsalino Panama EDC
Borsalino is the house behind Panama EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Borsalino perfumes worth knowing
The house has 11 perfumes here, led by Black Iris, Borsalino and Chapeau unisex.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Chanel Bleu De Chanel.
Best season for Panama
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Mancera Red Tobacco and Chanel Bleu De Chanel.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like jasmine and tobacco. Less obvious notes include citruses, cloves and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Panama for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Chanel Bleu De Chanel is a lighter match.
Panama dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Mancera Red Tobacco (6 shared notes), Chanel Bleu De Chanel (6 shared notes), Rasasi Hawas Highness (5 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Panama last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Panama?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2007.