Cartier La Panthere Legere
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is dried fruits and green notes. The heart brings gardenia and tiare flower. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and musk. Overall it smells white floral and earthy.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Panthere Legere 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
A closer look at Cartier La Panthere Legere
La Panthere Legere is made by Cartier.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal. Base notes like oakmoss and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far La Panthere Legere spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than Jil Sander #4 and Lancôme Variety.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Is La Panthere Legere your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by earthy and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and earthy smells and notes like gardenia and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include pear, aldehydes and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1986.
La Panthere Legere dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Taylor Passion (10 shared notes), Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal (9 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (9 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal starts from €19.
More questions
When did La Panthere Legere come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can I wear La Panthere Legere to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.