Canoe
DanaCologne1936
Side by side
Canoe vs. Relax
Is Canoe better than Relax?
Relax wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
HeliotropeGeraniumOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla
vanillaaromaticpowderyfresh spicywoody
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The essentials
What's different between Canoe and Relax?
| Canoe | Relax | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1936 | 1990 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Canoe and Relax smell?
Canoe
Vanilla
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Relax
Aromatic
Vanilla
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Anis
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Canoe and Relax share?
Top
LavenderLemonClary Sage
—Heart
GeraniumCarnationCedarwoodPatchouli
PatchouliBay LeafAniseHeliotropeVetiverCedarGeraniumJasmine
Base
HeliotropeOakmossTonka BeanVanilla
VanillaLeatherAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HeliotropeGeraniumLavenderCarnation
HeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
VanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
Bay Leaf
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Canoe and Relax work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Canoe or Relax?
| Canoe | Relax | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Canoe and Relax?
This fragrance has oakmoss and powder and a 1936 backbone. Some call it dated. Others call it honest. If you've been searching for something that smells like heritage instead of hype.Canoe
The name is the lie. Relax opens like a barbershop fougère, mint-cool and familiar, then deepens into something with real teeth. The vanilla-leather drydown has serious projection, not a quiet scent.Relax
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