GrapefruitOpens with
GardeniaHeart
MuskDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2014 →
Mathilde LaurentThe nose · 91 fragrances · also made Oud Ambre (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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La Panthere Eau de Toilette
The transition from a morning meeting to an afternoon stroll in a Parisian park — where crisp, zesty notes give way to lush florals and warm musk.
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La Panthere Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessAzalee · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
La Panthère Eau de Toilette by Cartier, launched in 2018 and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, is a sophisticated blend that captures the essence of French elegance. The fragrance opens with a burst of citrus from grapefruit and bergamot, which adds a fresh, zesty brightness to the composition. This vibrant top note transitions seamlessly into a heart of white florals like gardenia, lily-of-the-valley, rose, and jasmine, creating an airy yet lush bouquet. The base notes of musk, patchouli, leather, and sandalwood provide depth and warmth, grounding the fragrance with subtle earthy undertones.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for the best effect. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow the fragrance to develop on your skin before reapplying if needed. This one reads better close to the skin than from a distance.
Fig. 01 — La Panthere Eau de Toilette, Cartier
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Mathilde Laurent
The molecule as materialMathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.
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The originalLa Panthere Eau de ToiletteCartier · Premium · $100–250Lalique · 2014AzaleeShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.46 (620)
With Calvin Klein Escape
Adds aromatic, floral and herbal; shares lily-of-the-valley and rose and 3 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 12%.