Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Panthere

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,421 ratings analysed

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,237 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #444 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Absolu1/7

Panthere5/7

Ratings & consensus: Panthere
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Panthere
Sillage & projection: Panthere
Value for money: Absolu
Versatility: Panthere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Panthere

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbsoluRochas

PanthereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPanthereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose

Base

BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pepper and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPanthereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,237

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#444

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…

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Panthere by Cartier (1986) opens with a sharp burst of orange blossom, mandarin, and warm ginger that immediately commands attention. Within minutes, thick tuberose and narcotic gardenia take center stage, underpinned by a heavy base of oakmoss, dark civet, and golden amber. This is an unapologetic 1980s floral chypr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolu or Panthere?

Panthere takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Panthere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pepper and Rose.

Is Absolu or Panthere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Panthere?

Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Panthere has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Labdanum and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Oakmoss.