The ultimate sport scent that's confident and classic, Canoe was created in Paris in 1935 and brought to the U.S. by the U.S. soldiers during WWII. With its rich legacy of the sea, Canoe is a true expression of masculinity. Overall characteristics: Citrus -the spirited blend of lavender, geranium, fougre, clove, musk and Italian lemon gives Canoe its crisp, clean citrus fragrance.