Cartier 2014 EDP

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La Panthere

by Mathilde Laurent

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Cartier La Panthere is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Mathilde Laurent. La Panthere opens with Rhubarb, Anise, Bergamot, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Cartier's La Panthere carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

La Panthère is a bold, divisive chypre that conjures images of powerful women. Love it or hate it, this scent certainly doesn't blend in with the crowd, earning it a loyal following and some equally strong detractors.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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La Panthere Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong projection and sophisticated, elegant profile make it perfect for formal events and date nights. While some find it too much for everyday wear, its 'chameleon' nature means it can be adapted for office wear if applied sparingly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a surprising burst of tart rhubarb and sweet dried fruits, with a hint of spicy anise and bright bergamot. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of gardenia, rose, and ylang-ylang, softened by juicy pear. The dry-down reveals a sophisticated base of leathery oakmoss and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a subtle, sensual musk that adds an animalic edge, completing this complex fruity chypre.

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