Cartier 1986 EDT

F ££ Acquired

Panthere

by Alberto Morillas

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Cartier Panthere is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986, created by Alberto Morillas. Panthere opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Rose, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes, Vetiver, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Cartier's Panthere carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A powerhouse of a vintage floral chypre that's been tragically discontinued. This is the scent of 80s glam, rich and unapologetic, but its unique animalic touch might not be for everyone. If you can find a vintage bottle, snap it up - modern takes just don't compare.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
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Panthere Eau de Toilette 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, complex sillage and rich floral-animalic profile, Panthere is too bold for an office setting. It truly shines for date nights and formal occasions, where its 'Queen of all perfumes' allure makes a statement.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Panthere bursts open with a bright, spicy citrus kick from grapefruit and ginger, quickly settling into a dense, creamy bouquet of white florals like tuberose and gardenia. As it dries, it softens to a velvety, powdery finish, underpinned by a warm, woody base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood, with a distinctly sensual civet purr grounding the composition. It's a complex, multi-layered journey from fresh spice to deep animalic warmth.

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