Canoe for Men Dana for men

Even though this was created in the 1930's, it doesn't smell as outdated as one would imagine. Granted there are many fragrances out there today that were crafted 20-50+ years after Canoe that have a very outdated feel to them but somehow Canoe maintains a very modern appeal about it. I admit that I'm a sucker for barbershop scents and Canoe is right in that realm. It's a combination of light florals (mainly consisting of a soft lavender and carnation), a dash of vanilla, and velvety woods. There's nothing overwhelming about it and just smells light, fresh, and clean. If you've ever been to the barbershop, the last thing the barber does before he's done is lightly brush you with talcum powder. That's exactly what this smells like. The "fresh out of the barbershop" feel. One downside is that it doesn't seem to last too long (about 4 hours) but what can you expect from an EDC. Besides, a 3.4 oz bottle runs you around $10-$12 at most, which is a great bargain. It's great for any age and believe it or not, even young women take notice to it.

There is also an EDT version, which I also own, that is much more potent than the edc and can easily get cloying. It's a bit too thick of a scent at times and seems to work better in cooler weather, as oppose to the edc which can be worn year round. The florals in the edt are amped up and overall the edt just seems a bit rougher around the edges. Sure longevity is great but it's not as beautifully crafted as the edc, but regardless, both are two great fragrances! I do recommend the EDC over the EDT however. It's good stuff!

great if you want to smell extremely terrible that would have to pay me to wear this

i think it smells great, i have some much more dignified brands in my collection, but i will tell you sometimes you like a crisp slap in the face after shaving fragrance splash..and i always get a compliment. it is so inexpensive so it is not a big deal if you have to reapply once in awhile.

Cisco, yes you are right, Canoe has been around for a long time - my grandfather wore it. I know it's been re-configured a few times over the years, but I'm always surprised at what a pleasant fougere this is.

Canoe has a freshness to it that's not super-sophisticated, but has a nice barber-shop vibe. It's a greener version of Old Spice. The only note that I'm not terribly fond of is the vanilla, which becomes apparent around the heart/dry-down.

Canoe is a nice warm-weather scent if you plan to be outdoors - it wears well and fades to a pleasant echo within a few hours. I've noticed that women really do like the scent a lot, even if it is rather old school and inexpensive. I recommend it for those who like vintage scents. If you can get a bottle of an earlier formulation, it will probably smell particularly nice.

Considering they are practically giving it away it´s not that bad. I don´t really like it but I don´t dislike it either, it is a little strange cologne.
Update: I have come to like this more and more. After using it now and then I now really like wearing it, quite formal and natural.

Another Canoe lover here. I love it's opening and the warm base. It smells vintage in a good way, warm, soft, and stunning and never cheap if not overapplied.

The EDT, not surprisingly, has much greater longevity than the cologne and is closer to how I remember this smelling when I was a kid. (42 now).

I don't normally like herby scents but this one stole my heart. Soft flower notes with a touch of spice and lemon dry down to a cool and bracing "earthy" scent. Wonderful for hot days or casual events.

I am confused on the origin date of Canoe. I wore the men's version in the 60's as did many of my friends. I thought it was very clean and pleasant. It did not smell masculine on me....just clean. If I thought it was even close to the original formula I would get some because I need a sports perfume. It's a lot cheaper than Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren.

I bought a bottle and either my chemistry of this formula has changed. It did not jar my memory at all and no longer smelled good on me.

It's clean as in a 'clean toilet' type of clean. Yuck! Makes me sick.

The first year this was available was 1932. Its a beautiful fragrance. The top notes together reminds me of lemon meringue pie. Its very smooth all the way to the base. Though it lacks longevity. I dont mind reapplying to start the notes over again. The votes are more for spring and summer, but it works just as well during the fall and winter season.

Years ago, when I was in High School, some of us decided to wear our boyfriends' cologne for one of those "Sadie Hawkins Day" things. My boyfriend happened to wear Canoe quite often so that is the one I chose and I loved the way it smelled on me! My friends liked it too and pretty soon, all the girls were using Canoe as our own!
Although I haven't worn it for years, I love this cologne - it is light and clean smelling and the moment I catch it's scent, I am transported back to my carefree, happy youth!

A "barbershop scent" with a strong note of caramel. It is more of a skin brazer rather than an Eau de Cologne.

Avon's Wild Country is its amplified version, while YSL's Rive Gauche is its hiperbolic option.

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Another very clean fragrance I don't get tired of. This was given to me as a gift when I was 16... and I just buy more when I run out. I'm 24 now... still sticks with me. It reminds me of the tonic the barbers use right after a haircut, but it carries a bit more dignity than that.

(3 Stars)

I really wanted to like this because I like old-school colognes. But I don't like it. Yes, it's a typical "fougere", barbershop fragrance (smells similar to Pinaud's Clubman), but the ingredients just smell totally cheap and chemical. The fragrance smells both chemical and soggy at the same time. When I smell it, the only thought that comes to mind is "cheap cologne" and I don't mean cheap as in just inexpensive. I can't recommend Canoe.

One of my 1st colognes age 13, Lol. great starter cologne