What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and carnation. The heart brings bitter orange and karo karounde. On the skin it settles into benzoin and green notes. Overall it smells floral and green.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
La Panthere Elixir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Cartier La Panthere Elixir EDP
Cartier is the house behind La Panthere Elixir EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is floral (35%), followed by green and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like bitter orange and benzoin. Less obvious notes include citrus leaf, narcissus and lily. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Valentino Vendetta and Azzaro 9 spread further.
Which weather suits La Panthere Elixir
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from Cartier
This house has 36 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Baiser Du Dragon, L'Envol and Declaration Haute Fraicheur.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Valentino Vendetta and Azzaro 9 last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Cartier Panthere lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like benzoin and green notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What La Panthere Elixir costs
In Europe it costs about €175, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Azzaro 9 and Annick Goutal Le Chevrefeuille.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1986.
Perfumes that smell like La Panthere Elixir
These perfumes have a close smell: Valentino Vendetta (7 shared notes), Azzaro 9 (6 shared notes), Annick Goutal Le Chevrefeuille (5 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Valentino Vendetta starts from €64.
More questions
Is La Panthere Elixir better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear La Panthere Elixir?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.