Fragrance comparison

Kristina Orbakaite vs Panthere

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Kristina Orbakaite

Parade of Stars

3.5026 votes

Rank #53,973 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Panthere

John Mac Steed

4.333 votes

Rank #50,704 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kristina Orbakaite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kristina Orbakaite0/5

Panthere5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kristina OrbakaiteParade of Stars

PanthereJohn Mac Steed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

musky70%

sweet60%

woody50%

woody100%

green92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite RoseBamboo

Base4-6 hrs

Powdery NotesWhite MuskVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumHyacinthMandarin OrangeOrangeMarigoldBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusOrange BlossomRoseRosemary

Base8-12 hrs

IncensePatchouliOakSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Category winnerPanthereLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 36%Party 24%Work 21%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parade of Stars launched Kristina Orbakaite in 2010 as a breezy citrus floral for everyday daytime wear. The opening sparkles with juicy mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom. A quick alcohol lift settles within three minutes. Soon, watery bamboo and fresh white rose step forward to create a clean, dewy heart. The …

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Panthere by John Mac Steed opens with an aggressive burst of soapy aldehydes and bitter galbanum. It bites hard. Sharp hyacinth and tart black currant cut through the initial haze before plush jasmine and powdery orris root take over the heart. Give it thirty minutes. The drydown drops into a dense thicket of smoky in…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kristina Orbakaite or Panthere?

Panthere takes 5 of 5 categories. Kristina Orbakaite is rated 3.50/5 from 26 votes; Panthere is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Kristina Orbakaite for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panthere for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kristina Orbakaite or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 90/100, Kristina Orbakaite 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kristina Orbakaite or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 83/100, Kristina Orbakaite 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kristina Orbakaite and Panthere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Kristina Orbakaite or Panthere better for summer or winter?

Kristina Orbakaite suits daytime wear; Panthere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kristina Orbakaite and Panthere?

Kristina Orbakaite has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, White Rose and Bamboo, a base of Powdery Notes, White Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Panthere has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Oak and Sandalwood.