Pana Dora XVI EDP

Description

XVI is Pana Dora's minimalist aromatic-woody statement, evoking old-world palace elegance through a spare, confident structure. One of the brand's original 2019 releases from perfumer Ibrahim Al-Zoubi, it pairs a sharp artemisia-and-bergamot opening with a simple green heart and a resinous guaiac wood and labdanum base, Fragrantica classifies it plainly as Woody.

Scent Character

• Fresh: 40%
• Resinous & Smoky: 30%
• Woody: 30%

Translation: a fresh-aromatic fragrance with a resinous, incense-like backbone. The base runs on guaiac wood, olibanum (frankincense), and labdanum rather than true agarwood, giving it a smoky depth without being a literal oud.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Artemisia, Bergamot

Heart: Green Notes

Base: Labdanum, Cyperus Esculentus, Guaiac Wood, Caraway, Olibanum, Patchouli, Juniper

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate, roughly 4-6 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin
• Projection: 1-2 ft in the first hour, settling to arm's-length

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall, winter, and spring
• Evening wear
• Unisex. Fragrantica lists it for both men and women
• Skip for: hot summer days, where the resinous base can feel dense

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Ibrahim Al-Zoubi
House: Pana Dora (Emmaboda, Sweden)
Launched: 2019, one of the brand's original releases

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FAQ

What does "XVI" mean?
The name (Roman numeral 16) evokes old-world, 17th-century-adjacent elegance and palace inspiration, in keeping with Pana Dora's storytelling-driven naming.

Is it for men or women?
Unisex. Fragrantica lists it for both women and men.

Does it contain real oud?
No. The resinous depth comes from guaiac wood, olibanum, and labdanum, not agarwood.

What's the longevity like?
Moderate: expect around 4-6 hours with close-to-skin sillage, one of the lighter scents in the Pana Dora lineup.