Panthere

Amazing perfume. I'm lucky to have a vintage miniature dab on which is better than a spray because it's pure parfum and on your skin directly you can really experience the fragrance as it's meant to be. This starts off with a delicious 1980s cool rich mom vibe - leather handbag of the expensive kind, luxury powder and lipstick, make-up. Smells like a mix of all the most feminine products in one handbag. The multi colored florals kick in right away - yellow ylang ylang, white jasmine, purple heliotrope, pink rose, red carnation, blue iris, among other florals. The vetiver and green notes, courtesy of patchouli and oak moss follow immediately. Green but soft green not a heavy hitting chypre green. This is not that mossy or herbal but what it is is a bright powdery floral with a slight green accord that gives it an exotic jungle flair. Evokes the image of flowers found in the middle of a jungle.This is sweet because it has fruit notes in the top (which I can't detect) but mostly sweet floral. The powdery effect is so lovely. Dries down to amber and musk. It's a civet musk that is actually not that bad. Gets dusty and musky at the same time. The fragrance lasts for hours all day and has a very good projection. It's warm and spicy, Oriental and smoky, rich, fills the head. I love the bottle with the panther. I would peg this as mainly a fall and winter fragrance but it's good all year round. The florals are definitely spring and summer whereas the spices incense and musk are fall and winter. This is a beautiful classy fragrance which although dated has so much going for it. If you like Poison by Dior and Magie Noire by Lancome, chances are you will love this perfume because it has those kind of vibes. Great for wearing on a fancy dinner date and formal events. Ultra femme, super feminine, for a confident woman who enjoys perfume, as in real perfume.

Vintage Panthère is such a gem (pun intended). I believe the current La Panthère is a completely different scent (though I have yet to smell it), but I'd expect it to be decent, considering it is the work of Mathilde Laurent. Panthère is such an 80s time capsule - spicy-amber-woody goodness with a big floral heart. As a sandalwood aficionado, I was also keen to try it for this note alone, and I'm not disappointed. The bottle is great, distinctive and luxe, worthy of the scent inside. Panthère opens with a lush orange blossom note, bolstered by a fresh, zesty citrus accord. Soft spices, notably ginger, add a peppery lift, while labdanum creates an ambery effect from the beginning. Here, it is reminiscent of Christmas in the very best way. As it develops, a bold floral bouquet emerges, led by heady tuberose and clean jasmine. The florals are sweet instead of indolic, and ylang ylang and rose are also detectable. There is a hint of spice, adding depth and interest. The florals become powdery as they develop, with iris and polleny heliotrope emerging, blurring the edges of the more carnal white florals. Sandalwood creeps in after the floral heart has fully bloomed, tempering and complementing Panthère beautifully. It acts as a counterpoint to the feminine sweetness, being smooth, rich and warm. Vanilla adds some sweetness to the drydown, while an earthy, animalic accord emerges, adding a typically vintage finish to this scent. It becomes an ambery skin scent as it fades, with hints of sweetness and woody notes. Sillage is moderate and longevity is impressive. Bold yet elegant, this is a typical 80s scent yet manages to be more refined. Luxurious and feminine, it is just the right amount of sexy - best worn during autumn/winter evenings. For women, not girls. I would love a full bottle housed in the red box. Excellent. 4.5/5.

Incomparably beautiful, rich, redolent, golden and sensuous. Truly feline, sleek, stealthy. Glossy noir. Gardenia, jasmine, orange blossom, a cascade of white florals restrained by the depth of civet, sparkling with ginger, hinting of rose. Golden ambery, warm with exotic nutmeg; the nutmeg of the islands, the real, old nutmeg. A carnation that is clovey, but not medicinal: sweet, sexy, purring like a fat cat, this is rich, luxurious, velvety and posh. Animalic? Yes, no doubt. This is the kind of intoxicating perfume that leads me to contemplate buying up the world's supplies. This is the kind of perfume where the idea of a dupe is laughable, as in diabolically cackling laughter. This is the kind of perfume that inspires words like masterpiece, and makes a signature. This may well be the sultriest perfume of all time. There is so much happening here, such complexity. Some of that comes from the sheer number of notes and constituent elements. Like a symphony orchestra versus a chamber orcestra, a big band versus a small jazz band: neither is better, but with a big band you can attempt things you can't with a four person band. Cartier panthere is like a great symphony orchestra, inspired and led by a brilliant conductor, featuring masterful solos, interpreting a beautiful, brilliant work. It feels ridiculously opulent, over-the-top gorgeous, almost too much, veering into a thousand and one strings. DRAMA!

19. may 2011 I have a vintage version of pure parfum 30ml bottle and also a vintage parfum de toilette 75 ml bottle of this discontinued treasure. I haven ́t tried a newer version in EDT and EDP of "Panthere" so my review is for vintage only by far. I don ́t see this as oriental fragrance, this is quite sweet and rich. To me this is a typical rich-bitch perfume. Very complex and sophisticated, but not in any way simple. Also not in any way i would palce it in a category for mature/old women (though when i wear it i hear comments about smelling like an old lady). The category for this one is feminine and classy women. I would highly recommend to wear this with fabrics like velvet or lace (but i really enjoy it while wearing something casual as well). Why? because it is agressive and powerful and also quite soft like a kitten. At first i thought that the name for it is not propriate, but later i realized just like panther it can be either cuddling or agressive, depends on the wearer type. I really like how tuberose is combined here with other florals (carnation in particular) without being smelling too floral. The drydown has a strong sandalwood note, which i really like. A really powerful fragrance with a great lasting power. And like other Cartier fragrances it has really nice packaging and amazing bottle. The new version is very simplified, but the vintage bottles are even more beautiful!

I just received this blind buy, 50ml vintage parfum de toilette recharge bottle today in the post, sans cap or decorative panther around the bottle. On first spritz I knew I’d have to immediately get a back up for this even before it had dried down. Creamy white & exotic yellow florals, the combination of amber & spices with these florals produce an almost honeyed, narcotic/indolic incense that wafts off from my skin, I’m actually quite surprised honey isn’t mentioned in the notes because I can swear I smell it here, although it could be the combination of orange blossom, tuberose and ylang that is creating that accord. This fragrance is spellbinding and beautifully feminine to me. I’m on the hunt for a parfum version now, I’m so happy I discovered this. Edit: I also bought a 50ml of the vintage eau de Parfum spray in a glass diamond etched bottle with the glass panther lid similar to the image above. Strangely enough, to me the eau de parfum is not as powerful as the parfum de toilette the fragrance is just as beautiful though. Edit: the eau de parfum is superior. Smells like magic when it dies down, the craftsmanship of this perfume is stunning.

Panthere must have been one of the most beatiful fragrances I have smelled. I'm very grateful I had the chance to test it extensively, but I ended up selling it since it has a huge personality - one that obviously didn't match me. Panthere is definitely a remnant of the 'old' world - one where perfumes were grand, complex creations. The composition is simply magnificent. Civet is the real star for me here. It's just like cuddling a cat, smelling cat's belly, along with it's comforting warmth. The civet supports the wonderful bubblegum florals - personally for me too sweet. The white florals aren't indolic at all, but they maintain a very beautiful balance between luscious and delicateness. Another supporting note is the carnation. Personally I'm not a fan of carnation and that's also the reason I sold it off. These notes are enveloped in a lush, warm package of florals and oriental goodiness, with amber and a very lovely sandalwood being the main stars. All in all, Panthere is the most luxurious perfume I have smelled. It's Poison's classy sister, that's for sure.

I own the Vintage Edt ,and Vintage Pure Parfum and let this be a warning: DO NOT OVERDO THE PARFUM, it is ridiculously strong. it is not a parfum by todays standard, half a spray and this is emanating VERY VERY STRONGLY. Dominant notes of animalic tuberoses, and the orange blossom add the headiness to the bouquet, Heavily spiced with nutmeg. The thing about this composition is it s very 80s but you can distinguish every single note clearly with the gardenia and Ylang ylang and jasmine. Beautiful indeed but not an everyday occasion, half a spritz has left me afraid, cautious, and yes it is very reminiscent of Poison's tuberose. So this without a doubt a black tie event. Now for the Vintage Edt, simply the most wonderful florals i ve had the pleasure to come across. it is well balanced fresh(not in the minty cool way a-la-sports fragrance), wild, and very realistic, with more emphasis on the carnations, jasmine and Orange Blossom, i will treasure my priceless bottle for many years too come. I swap decants worldwide :)

My husband got this for me in the summer of 1993. We were married the following September . I loved it so much I only wore it on special occasions. At the time I didn't know that Cartier came out with perfumes regularly. A couple of years later, I went with my husband to get some cologne and we asked about Cartier. We found out they had a new fragrance and I loved that one too. My husband loved to smell good so you can image every few years I would get the latest Cartier. My husband passed away a couple of years ago. I haven't been to the store to buy perfume in years. The other day I was out with my daughter. Like her father, she loves to smell good. We went into the perfume store. I was flooded with memories of my husband. As my daughter was checking out, I asked the salesperson if she had Cartier. Of course she did. Like Panther, the Baiser Voles is wonderful. I am so glad I was able to get the new Cartier. To the men or women Cartier is a wonderful habit to have. If you haven't tried it before, you should.

Panthere 1986 was Morillas opus. Much like Ellenas First for VCA in the 70s, Morillas expertly blends a littany the best materials for the lavish Panthere. Yes, its the very wealthy side of the 1980s. Its also a reminder of how strong, ruthless and commanding America used to be. Weve fallen so far away from that we see something like this opulent fragrance as "old". Put this in an Amouage bottle and it would fly off the shelf. Infact, this white floral with gardenia leading the way is easily related to Amouage Honour 43 extrait. (The white floral component) This fragrance inspires you to wear your full face make up, nails and hair done to the hilt. To many at the time looking glam was a daily occasion. I think we need to get back to that and find some pride in ourselves. Enough of the lowest denominator. We accept so much less now. Panthere reminds you of that. Up your game if you wear this Panthere. Just stunning. Edt reviewed.

10. august. 2011 Try it in a rainy weather, you ́ll be charmed with this sweet magic potion! It is simply incredible and so complex that it developes for hours and keeps me surprising and asking myself: my, what smells so good here! Oh, it ́s me! Powerful, sweet, oriental, a bit smoky, AMAZING in one word! (this was a review for a vintage Parfum de toilette). UPDATE (16.10.2011): I am simply in love with this dark and mysterioiu fragrance. This one has an amazing staying power for days!!! literally!!! Turned to be my favorite fragrance for autumn period now! Just don ́t overspray it, it may give you a serious headache otherwise! love, love, love!!! stunningly perfect, i can ́t believe it has been discontinued. With "poison" being reformulated and "Panther" being discontinued i jsut don ́t know what to do when i will run out of it. This one is unreplaceble, unique and outstanding.

Another great classic gone... It must be something with real good sandalwood endagered or being too expensive, because most of great perfumes with sandalwood base have disappeared or sadly re-formulated. I wonder if Cartier discontinued both Panthere and my lovely So Pretty for this reason. I don't think they were just not selling enough! I still own a sample from back in time and it smells gorgeous! White thick flowers with a luscious luminous never heavy nor stiff woody bottom note impossible to find in mainstream perfumes nowadays. The scent is extremely complex and multi-nuanced sothat you keep enjoying it while wearing it for your own pleasure not just to please crowds. It's not a scent you get bored in 1 hour and want to scrub off to wear something else.

My daughter bought this for me because it reminded her of how I smelled when I would come home from ym orchestra gig late at night and tiptoe into her room to give her a kiss. She called that smell "cold perfume" and told me she spent a lot of time looking for a fragrance that duplicated it. Funny thing is I don't really remember what I was wearing those days—possibly my late lamented discontinued Mollie Parnis—tho Panthere bears no resemblance. Scent and memory—is anything more alluring? Anyway, i continue to wear Panthere, which reminds *me* of what I as a little girl thought of as "grown-up" perfume. I can't even break out the notes because for me to analyze it would be to give up the immediacy of how this lovely fragrance hits me.

so im trying an edt from my moms closet. she got it at the store from the display, so it doent stand up and has tester on it. maybe my bottle is old because i sprayed myself 5 times and can hardly smell anything. at first i get tuberose and gardenia. then i get a watered down cat piss. then the carnation comes through. then it gets amazing with some nutmeg and tonka coming through. i maybe get a tiny bit of powdery jasmine. it really smells amazing, but i imagine the vintage edp would be too heavy and unfortunately the 1oz edt that i now have is going to last me like a week if i have to spray it 5 times just so i can smell it. it has a rich elegant quality.im really loving this. might be my favorite ive smelled so far.

Here I am, happy owner of a vintage Panthere, in the old diamond-shaped bottle with two polished glass panthers on the sides. Let’s see, it’s super heavy, and it’s presented in the red jewellery box of Cartier. First whiff and... phew ! Ecstatic pleasure threw me into the sixth dimension of pure stratospheric happiness! This is several classes above any fragrance I’ve known! Longevity, let’s see. The bottle must be twenty years old, so for the age it’s amazing. And in the absolute longevity is very good, it’s just that I want it to last forever. This perfume makes me want to forget all the others. And btw reconciles me with Alberto Morillas.

I didn't know Panthere had been discontinued or reformulated. What a disappointment. I have the original large glass flacon with the lions on the sides and the panther on the stopper (before the atomizer goes in). A masterpiece of the perfumer's art, it's immense, complex, tantalizing, beguiling, unforgettable. I save it for special occasions - men are mesmerized by it. To me, comparing most of today's niche and designer fragrances to those of the 20th century is like comparing a cartoon to an Ingres painting. Ah well, different times, different tastes.

This is one of the greatest formulations. Much like Opium, where the enormous number of notes combine into something more than its parts, so does Panthere. I have a vintage parfum spray with the gold panther like the above picture. Its sexy, strong, feminine, mysterious, fresh, playful, and unique. You won't find duplicates of this out there. It stays with you and let's others know you have your pet panther strolling by your side. It just smells rich. Money big 80s rich, glittering and all. Only a woman with character can pull this off. Gorgeous!

Having read all the wonderful reviews here, I'll keep mine short. Its for the modern EDP. A grand symphony of notes, expertly composed, finely executed. A truly beautiful fragrance! The dry down is absolutely DIVINE!!! This is what a woman's fragrance SHOULD smell like! This is a fragrance that assists you in being in touch with your true feminine Self... If you dare. And to think the ladies here that are versed in vintage fragrances are saying how the original version is even more wonderful! Oh my!

This is an interesting fragrance. It’s a floral fragrance that develops across several profiles. You get a spicy floral that then develops into a sweet floral, which then becomes a clean floral (that doesn’t smell like body wash). Finally it becomes a creamy floral. The florals smell like you are in a garden with a ton of different flowers. I can pick out the gardenia and it is so beautiful in this. The sandalwood in this is pure heaven. I fall more in love with this scent as it develops.

I have a bottle of Panthere in the round bottle with the diamond like cutouts around in a circle. It states it is Cartier Panthere Eau de Toilette. I don't think this is the same since most people keep saying "parfum". It is an old bottle and a little musky smelling juice. The top doesn't have a cap but a round, white sprayer. Do any of you know anything about this version? Please PM me because I may not get back here very soon. Thanks for any information!

This perfume is right up my alley: heavy, complex, sexy, sophisticated. I find Panthere very multi-dimentional because it seems like it is comprised of my favourite fragrances: I can catch whiffs of Cassini Black Tie, Le Baisier du Dragon, Youth Dew, Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum....an absolutely beautiful all-in-one. But at the same time Panther hold a firm ground on its own with its unique personality. Gorgeous fragrance suitable for a Queen or Goddess.