Fragrance comparison

Suede vs Panthere

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,009 ratings analysed

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #444 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Suede2/7

Panthere4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuedeMichael Kors

PanthereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPanthereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerSuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#444

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suede or Panthere?

Panthere takes 4 of 7 categories. Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Suede or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 79/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suede and Panthere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Tuberose.

Is Suede or Panthere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Panthere is the stronger pick. Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede and Panthere?

Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.