Bora Bora vs Panthere
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bora BoraChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
PanthereChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Bora Bora1/7
Panthere6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Panthere
- Community sentiment
- Panthere
- Longevity
- Panthere
- Sillage & projection
- Panthere
- Value for money
- Bora Bora
- 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
Bora BoraLiz ClaibornePanthereCartierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 502 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
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 hate30%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
502 votes
50%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
783 votes
Category winnerPanthereMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPanthere
SillagePanthere
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBora BoraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
tuberose84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
animalic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water LilyIrisMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
GingerSandalwood
Top
Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit
Heart
TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope
Base
CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPanthereMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,184
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews110
Overall rank#444
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews128
Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBora Bora by Liz Claiborne opens with a splash of crisp water lily and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle touch of powdery iris. Created in 2002 by perfumer Calice Becker, this white floral composition quickly shifts into a lush heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, and pink orchid. Instead o…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Bora Bora or Panthere?
Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories. Bora Bora is rated 3.76/5 from 502 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose Bora Bora for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bora Bora or Panthere?
Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, Bora Bora 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bora Bora or Panthere?
Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, Bora Bora 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bora Bora and Panthere smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Is Bora Bora or Panthere better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bora Bora is the stronger pick. For winter, Panthere is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bora Bora and Panthere?
Bora Bora has top notes of Water Lily, Iris and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Ginger and Sandalwood. 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.
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