Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Panthere

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 927 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #442 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

L'Élu1/5

Panthere4/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Élu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Panthere
Sillage & projection: Panthere
Value for money: Panthere
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

L'ÉluMarquay

PanthereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#442

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Élu or Panthere?

Panthere takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, L'Élu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Panthere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is L'Élu or Panthere better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Panthere?

L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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.