Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Panthere

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 914 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #437 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

First Gentleman1/4

Panthere3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

PanthereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#437

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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, First Gentleman or Panthere?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and Panthere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is First Gentleman or Panthere better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Panthere?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang 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.