La Panthère Parfum

It is therefore only natural that La Panthère now gives rise to a new fragrance. In 2020, the Cartier house reclaims the image of this feline to create a new composition. Note, however, that this is not the first reinterpretation of La Panthère. So, a look back at the history of this Cartier symbol, with a focus on the new formula of this intense and vibrant essence.

The history of La Panthère by Cartier

At Cartier, La Panthère has always been a symbol of femininity, strength, and nobility. At first, the house drew inspiration from it to craft jewelry. This first appearance at Cartier dates back to the 1920s. Since then, La Panthère has never left the jeweler. In 1987, La Panthère thus became a first fragrance, a symbol of opulence and splendor. In 2014, Cartier decided to transform it to offer a more modern transcription, built on a paradoxical accord, both feral and floral. Once again, in 2020, history repeats itself and La Panthère takes on a new sun-kissed and carnal intensity.
If Cartier keeps drawing inspiration from La Panthère, it is simply because this is a divine and untamed animal, an undisputed symbol of freedom. With this fragrance, the woman who wears it is free to love and fulfill herself with passion.

La Panthère, a rich and floral interpretation

La Panthère by Cartier revisits the main floral and feral accents of the previous Cartier fragrance. This time, however, it is a richer and more intense interpretation of its scent. La Panthère by Cartier from 2020 owes its existence to Mathilde Laurent. Here, the perfumer chose to explore the generosity of gardenia, pairing it with osmanthus, a rounded, warm, and apricot-like raw material. Musk, for its part, reinforces the animalic aspect of its sillage, while blending with chypre. The result is a deep and generous fragrance, beautifully echoing the panther's fur.

The beauty of Cartier's sculpted bottle

All that remains now is to discover the splendid bottle of La Panthère by Cartier. It stands as a magnificent testament to all of Cartier's glassmaking expertise. Made from a thick block of glass, it is sculpted with numerous facets, forming the head of a panther, topped with a gilded cap. With its angular jaw, La Panthère by Cartier proves strong and commanding. The name of the house, meanwhile, is inscribed on its gilded cap, with elegance, finesse, and refinement. Only the juice of La Panthère darkens slightly and becomes more amber than before, as if to symbolize the new intensity of La Panthère.