Fragrance comparison

Panthere vs Solar Bloom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,373 ratings analysed

6 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #437 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Solar Bloom

Clean

3.59460 votes

Rank #40,347 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories.

Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Solar Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Panthere6/7

Solar Bloom1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PanthereCartier

Solar BloomClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%

Category winnerPanthereRating 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

22%Love

39%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

460 votes

Category winnerPanthereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Coconut MilkOrange BlossomFreesiaJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverCoalPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Solar Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night21

Category winnerSolar BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#437

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#40,347

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Solar Bloom by Clean opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate splash of fresh citrus. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals smooth coconut milk alongside radiant orange blossom, freesia, and jasmine. This creamy white floral core feels airy rather than heavy, evoki…

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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, Panthere or Solar Bloom?

Panthere takes 6 of 7 categories. Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes; Solar Bloom is rated 3.59/5 from 460 votes. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Solar Bloom for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Panthere or Solar Bloom?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, Solar Bloom 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panthere or Solar Bloom?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, Solar Bloom 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panthere and Solar Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Panthere or Solar Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solar Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Panthere is the stronger pick. Solar Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panthere and Solar Bloom?

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. Solar Bloom has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Coal and Patchouli.