Panthere vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories.
PanthereChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Panthere6/7
Patchouli1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Panthere
- Community sentiment
- Panthere
- Longevity
- Panthere
- Sillage & projection
- Panthere
- Value for money
- Panthere
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Panthere
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PanthereCartierPatchouliFlorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 913 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerPanthereRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
783 votes
50%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
62 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 winnerPanthereBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
animalic61%
amber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit
Heart
TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope
Base
CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
Top
Coconut MilkViolet Leaf
Heart
PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#443
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews128
Overall rank#7,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPanthere 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 →Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.
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, Panthere or Patchouli?
Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories. Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Panthere or Patchouli?
Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, Patchouli 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Panthere or Patchouli?
Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Panthere and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.
Is Panthere or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Panthere is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Panthere and Patchouli?
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. Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh.
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