The Perfume Library

La Panthère Parfum

8.2

Cartier · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier La Panthère Parfum is a feminine scent built on osmanthus, gardenia and apricot over a chypre accord and musk, leaning floral and fruity. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: osmanthus and gardenia give a floral body, and apricot adds a soft fruitiness. It is sweet and powdery, with spicy and oriental touches adding warmth, while the chypre accord holds the structure together and musk stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters see it as feminine and classic. Cartier La Panthère Édition Soir and Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit have a close profile.

So Pretty (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Cartier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Cartier So Pretty Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that works across all four seasons but sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine and classic; it is picked mainly for night out and evening, with daily and business wear further behind. Seasonal votes lean slightly towards fall and spring, yet summer and winter still draw a real share. The top is peach, neroli and bergamot, with mandarin orange and blackberry adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine build a powdery, floral body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a green, woody chypre feel. Cartier Must de Cartier II and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Déclaration Essence

7.3

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Déclaration Essence is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance, with a spicy, woody edge. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards business and daily wear, and also suits leisure time. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and orange, while cedar draws a woody line beneath the citrus. In the heart, oakmoss, cardamom and birch bring out the green and spicy side. Vetiver, rosewood and moss settle it onto a dry, woody base. Cartier Déclaration (Eau de Toilette) and Bond No. 9 Great Jones have a close profile.

VIII: L'Heure Diaphane (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier VIII: L'Heure Diaphane Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. The office, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with green and citrus notes, moves into rose and blossoms at the heart, and softens into woods and ambergris. The accords are fresh, green, floral and lightly fruity, with the woody side staying in the background. Cartier VIII L'Heure Diaphane (Perfume Oil) and Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud & Oud

8.4

Cartier · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur

7.8

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on cardamom, citrus leaf and cedarwood, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office; few choose it for evenings. Most see it as masculine. The scent is dominated by a fresh, citrusy feel. The greenness of citrus leaf is softened by the spicy warmth of cardamom, while cedarwood lays a dry, woody base underneath. A floral touch stays in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable too. Zara 28°35′46″N 83°49′13″E and Roger & Gallet L'Homme Cèdre have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Vétiver Bleu

7.4

Cartier · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Cartier Eau de Cartier Vétiver Bleu is a fresh, green unisex vetiver scent with a touch of sweetness and spice, leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall; daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It is built on vetiver and woody notes, with liquorice adding a soft sweetness and menthol a cool edge. Fresh and green accords dominate, balanced by earthy and woody sides, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Rituals No. 17 Vetiver & Bergamot and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Sport

7.1

Cartier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Sport is a fresh, sporty men's scent that pairs the coolness of citrus and marine notes with a woody base. Taken as a whole it reads fresh and aquatic: citrus notes and marine notes are softened by honeydew melon, which adds a fruity, lightly sweet side. Cedar, sandalwood and amber build a woody, spicy background, and the soil note gives it a little weight. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Kenzo Aqua Kenzo pour Homme and Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud & Santal (Parfum)

8.0

Cartier · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier Oud & Santal is a unisex perfume that pairs a fruity sweetness with woody, spicy and smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent is built around sandalwood, plum and oud. The plum's fruity sweetness meets the creamy, powdery softness of sandalwood, while the oud adds a resinous, smoky depth. A spicy, oriental warmth runs through the whole composition. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. CinisLabs Frankincense Sandalwood Oud and Kerosene Blackmail have a close profile.

Must pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) / Must de Cartier pour Homme

8.0

Cartier · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Must pour Homme / Must de Cartier pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and green freshness over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus freshness, while aniseed and olive leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and ginger bring spice in the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten it, with vetiver and cedar leaving a dry, woody finish.

Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois

7.1

Cartier · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Bergamot and yuzu open with a bright citrus lift. The heart holds oud, violet leaf, lavender and violet, a floral side leaning on an earthy, spicy woodiness. Ambergris, musk and patchouli settle the base into a soft, sweet finish. Riiffs Satin Oud and Zimaya Luxor have a close profile.

Déclaration L'Eau

7.6

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cartier Déclaration L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, pink pepper and cedar. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office; the largest share reads it as masculine. The citrus and aquatic sides lead: pink grapefruit gives a bright, fruity freshness, pink pepper adds a light spice, and cedar sets a green, woody base underneath. The overall impression is clean, cool and slightly synthetic.

XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. A floral, sweet line rests on a spicy, woody base. Jasmine, nutmeg and coriander come forward, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, powdery edge and patchouli gives an earthy depth. The oriental character feels warm and dense.

Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu

6.6

Cartier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rivières de Cartier - Luxuriance

6.8

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Luxuriance is a fresh, green unisex scent built around mastic, rosemary and wild herbs. Rosemary and wild herbs give it a leafy, herbal feel. Fern and geranium carry that green theme forward, mastic adds a resinous, lightly spicy tone, and oak supplies a woody base. A citrus brightness keeps it fresh; the overall mood is cool and natural, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

XIII: La Treizième Heure

8.0

Cartier · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure is a unisex scent with a smoky, earthy, resinous character built on leather and patchouli. Leather and patchouli lead; birch adds a smoky edge and holly a dark, earthy green. Bergamot lightens this dark weave a little, while vanilla softens the resinous, spicy picture. The overall impression is woody, dry and leathery. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in a smaller role and summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine and classic, though a fair share call it feminine. Le Labo Patchouli 24 and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Oud Radieux

8.1

Cartier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Cartier Oud Radieux is a unisex oud scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, while daytime and office wear sit further back. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely between the two. The notes read as one whole: Sichuan pepper and ginger bring a sharp, spicy warmth, while oud builds a woody, smoky body. Fresh and citrus accords lighten that weight, and a creamy, oriental softness runs through it.

Baiser Fou

7.4

Cartier · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Must de Cartier II (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Cartier · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Must de Cartier II Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with a powdery, lightly sweet and woody character, a classic scent made for women. The top is fresh, green and citrusy, with tarragon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by hyacinth and peach. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orris root build a floral, powdery body. The base of oakmoss, vetiver and cedar settles it into a dry, woody chypre. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and winter, and its use spreads from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Cartier So Pretty and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.

Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse

6.9

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse is a unisex fragrance that softens the fresh, green citrus of bergamot and petitgrain with blackcurrant bud and a floral touch of tuberose. It stays fresh and green from start to finish. Bergamot and petitgrain bring the citrus forward, blackcurrant bud adds a light fruity, green tone, and tuberose carries the floral side. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it moves easily in both directions. Mugler Cologne and Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil

7.2

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light fruity sweetness, suited to easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits comfortably as unisex. Yuzu and passion fruit lead, while mint adds a cool, green edge. A floral touch and some sweetness soften the fruit, keeping the blend light, bright and clean. Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer and Mary Kay Exotic Passionfruit have a close profile.

I: L'Heure Promise

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier I: L'Heure Promise is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs iris and sandalwood with green notes and petitgrain. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: green notes and petitgrain give it a cool, fresh edge, iris adds a soft, creamy powder, and sandalwood with musk lays down a woody base. A faint spicy touch tempers the floral side. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Gucci Tears of Iris and Acqua di Sardegna Boeli have a close profile.

Déclaration Cologne

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Déclaration Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent for spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting something light and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes are bergamot, orange and mandarin orange, a fresh, fruity citrus opening. The heart brings coriander, ginger and cardamom for spice, with hedione softening it. The base of vetiver and cedarwood leaves a green, woody dryness. Mugler Hot Cologne and Molinard Gingembre have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose

6.9

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs yuzu and garden rose with violet and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Yuzu brings a citrus freshness, while garden rose and violet turn it floral and powdery. Cedarwood lays a woody base, and green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Cartier Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.