Fragrance comparison

Panthere vs Prowl

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 922 ratings analysed

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #443 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Prowl

Neil Morris

3.899 votes

Rank #43,879 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Panthere1/3

Prowl2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Prowl
Value for money: Prowl
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

PanthereCartier

ProwlNeil Morris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

783 votes

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageProwl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProwlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

musky92%

animalic84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

Top

Black PepperGreen Tea

Heart

HoneysuckleYlang-YlangNight blooming CereusJasmine SambacTuberose

Base

CivetOakmossMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Civet 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 season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#443

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#43,879

PerfumerNeil Morris

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Prowl opens with a sharp hit of black pepper and tea, then settles into dense white florals, creamy ylang-ylang, tuberose, and a sweet, musky base. On skin it can feel sultry, powdery, and distinctly dirty. This suits wearers who enjoy animalic florals more than fresh blossoms. It reads bold, intimate, and a little ol…

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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, Panthere or Prowl?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories. Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes; Prowl is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Prowl for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Panthere or Prowl?

Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 83/100, Panthere 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panthere and Prowl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Civet and Amber.

Is Panthere or Prowl better for summer or winter?

Prowl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panthere and Prowl?

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. Prowl has top notes of Black Pepper and Green Tea, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Ylang-Ylang, Night blooming Cereus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.