Panama Affair is a dark gourmand extrait of coffee, rum and whiskey over vanilla and benzoin. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour for Devertere and released in 2026, it opens on coffee, cream, dates, whiskey, toffee and elemi. A heart of dark chocolate, amberwood, amber and rum follows, drying to vanilla, benzoin, ambergris, sandalwood and honey.
Scent Character
Sweet — 59%
Spicy — 24%
Woody — 12%
Floral — 5%
Translation: a smoky nighttime bar of coffee, rum and chocolate settling into warm vanilla.
Longevity: Long, an estimated 8 to 12 hours on skin. Sillage: Moderate to strong. Projection: Noticeable beyond arm's reach for the first hours, then closer to the skin.
Best Occasions & Season
Season: Best in fall and winter. Occasion: Evenings, date nights and special occasions. Wear: Unisex.