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La Panthere EDP by Cartier

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For this entry into the ladies perfume reviews, we have another scent from Cartier: La Panthere EDP. I had a sample vial that I’ve gone through, that came to me as a part of some other purchase. This was released in 2014, as sort of a descendant of the original Panthere from the 80s. What does it smell like? How does it perform? Please continue below for my full take.

What does Cartier La Panthere Smell Like?

Notes include: musk, gardenia, strawberry, rhubarb, apple, dried fruit, apricot, oak moss, patchouli

Click here to try: Cartier EDP Spray for Women, La Panthere, 2.5 Ounce

My Full Wear Review

Before we begin with the review, let’s see what Cartier has to say about La Panthere: A feline floral fragrance in the trail of a captivating woman…a radiant gardenia enhanced by mellow and musky notes.

Wow. So, La Panthere EDP, can be somewhat difficult to explain, but I’ll try to present what it’s like. The perfume opens with a dry blend of fruit, rhubarb, and oak moss.

It feels very outdoorsy and green. The fruit is a mix with some strawberry and various others coming through during the start. It has elements of sweetness, of course, but isn’t a juicy sweet perfume overall.

The mix of rhubarb, strawberry, and the others here in the blend can come off as being a bit sour, rather than just a pure sweet candy aroma.

A few minutes in, that’s when the gardenia becomes more prominent, and is joined by the musk note. The musk really isn’t all that heavy, rather, it is blended within the composition quite well. It all feels very soapy and has a clean confidence about it.

There is some orange blossom here and maybe a bit of ylang-ylang (doesn’t really show up much on me). Though, the gardenia is going to be the main attraction as far as floral notes go. 

During the dry down, the fruit notes are solely in the background, and don’t play too much of a part. Gardenia flanked by oak moss and musk with just a bit of patchouli peaking in there.

The musk and floral bouquet is stronger than the woodiness. Though, at this point the perfume is quite dry and has its greenish qualities. 

That’s what I get for the rest of the wear. It’s elegant and fresh with an interesting chypre character.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, the sillage of La Panthere is isn’t super heavy, but I’d say it’s strong. A few sprays isn’t going to overpower the room, but it’ll be noticeable to those in the room. Really, I have no complaints about how this one performs.

Longevity is fantastic, this one hit double digit hours on my skin, and a standard workday won’t be a hurdle for this Cartier. It’s probably not the best or most elite in terms of longevity, but it is definitely up there. You get your money’s worth with La Panthere EDP.

 

Seasonally, pretty much whenever except for the height of summer. The oak moss and musk makes me think fall/winter. Meanwhile, the gardenia and fruits make me think spring. It seems more like a business or dressed up perfume rather than anything casual.

La Panthere has a certain refinement, though I wouldn’t really say that it is all that ‘sexy’. This fragrance fits in enough occasions to call it versatile, at least. Less of a nightclub perfume and more of a powerful/confident sort of vibe. 

This Cartier is certainly an adult perfume. It’s not ‘old lady-ish’, but also doesn’t have any of the immaturity of a lot of other popular scents on the market today. 

Overall Impressions of La Panthere EDP

Overall, do I like La Panthere EDP by Cartier? Yes, I think that it is a very interesting and well put together ladies perfume. It doesn’t just hit you with the standard floral notes or fruits, it goes with something more earthy and animalistic, to go along with gardenia and fruity ingredients.

I like the opening with the rhubarb and strawberry. That has seemed to be the highlight for me. The rest of the wear is still solid, just didn’t capture my attention in the same way.

It’s a solid everyday choice for women who are into this sort of perfume. If you don’t like oak moss, gardenia, and musk…it won’t be for you, in all likelihood.

The aroma itself is above average to me. The performance is really great, so, if you like the smell this can be a great pickup. It flies under the radar, but hits so many familiar beats.

Even if I’m not thoroughly amazed by the aroma itself, the Cartier quality is absolutely there in La Panthere EDP. 

Eau De Cartier Vetiver Bleu by Cartier

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Here is the second and final of my two recent Cartier fragrance sample review. Today’s entry is: Eau de Cartier Vetiver Bleu. Yes, it is a flanker perfume of the original unisex scent, Eau de Cartier. This one has the famous vetiver note along with mint and was released in 2015. Does it smell good? Perform well? Should one try it out?

What does Cartier Vetiver Bleu Smell Like?

Notes include: mint, vetiver, and liquorice

Click here to try: Cartier Vetiver Bleu Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.3 Ounce

My Full Review

The opening of Vetiver Bleu is of course a blast of vetiver. However, it is a cold and crisp aroma that is joined by a mint note. I like it at this point, as the fragrance feels earthy/woody yet completely refreshing.

It is an icy mint sensation like you would find in Ice Men, with a much less intense spearmint coming at you.

As it dries down, Vetiver Bleu becomes sweeter with the emergence of the licorice note, and takes on a smokier woody undertone. The licorice and mint feel like the merge during the dry down and you get this sharp sweetness in the perfume.

At this point, it is much warmer than the opening, and still retains a bright and upbeat vibe. I like the mint and vetiver combination, it’s found in many colognes, but just works amazingly well.

The licorice, isn’t too bothersome, and actually adds a nice element to Vetiver Bleu. It can be a tough note to deal with for me. There are plenty of perfumes which have utilized it, that start to get annoying after an hour or so. Vetiver Bleu seems to avoid that fate.

That’s about what you’re going to get from Eau de Cartier Vetiver Bleu in terms of the smell. It’s a simple and pretty linear fragrance. Although, the change that I mentioned is pretty noticeable and interesting.

Sillage, How Long it Lasts, and Versatility

Projection is moderate. It’s kind of a light fragrance, as it won’t be in your face all day, but it’s strong enough that you’ll catch whiffs during your wear.

The longevity is just ok. Not great, but I can squeeze 5-6 hours from it, which keeps it useful. After trying Vetiver Bleu a few times, I’ve come to the conclusion that this time frame, is about its limit. It’s not terrible, but fairly disappointing.

It’s a fragrance for casual times in the spring/summer or it can be worn at the office. Vetiver Bleu is safe enough to wear without catching any negative attention in the process.

This is a unisex fragrance, even if that focus note is much more widely used in men’s fragrances and this one does lean masculine. But, with the licorice and mint, it really doesn’t stray all that far into that direction.

I wouldn’t call it a sexy scent or one that will really gather too many complements, but it is solid and fresh.  Really just a pick for those who enjoy vetiver and want a slightly different take, on the note.

Overall Impressions of Vetiver Bleu

Do I like Eau de Cartier Vetiver Bleu? I do. I think it’s nice but I’m not in love with it. I do like the opening of vetiver and mint the best. Licorice, is not my favorite note, and as seen with Lolita Lempicka tends to give me a headache.

I think that it is an interesting take on vetiver scents, but it doesn’t strike me as one of the best of the lot. If you like vetiver and licorice, this is definitely a solid buy.

The only real weak spot is the performance. It’s completely average, in that regard. Not going to be an all day wear and isn’t going to absolutely leap off of the skin. Which can be a problem, when you’re paying Cartier prices.

I’m not sold on it, but like it well enough. If you enjoy this type of cologne and can get a good deal, it may be worth a try. For most guys, it’ll be a pass.

Update: Here in 2023, Vetiver Bleu is not widely available, even among the discount sites. I’m not sure when it was discontinued, but it has been. I’m only seeing bottles for basically above $100, at most places. Not a fragrance that one needs to track down at that price.

La Panthere Legere by Cartier

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I’m doing a whole new batch of reviews on the site, which will include dozens of perfumes and colognes, that I’ve been testing out. One such fragrance is the subject of today’s review, La Panthere Legere from Cartier. How does this one smell? Does it perform well? Is it worth a try?

What does La Panthere Legere Smell Like?

Notes include: musk, gardenia, tiare, oakmoss, fruits

Click here to try: Cartier La Panthere Legere Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.3 Ounce 

My Full Wear Review

La Panthere Legere opens up with a fairly sweet floral and fruit blend. I can smell some citrus and perhaps some peach in there, as well. Mainly, what I pick up is gardenia.

The gardenia sits absolutely beautifully in the presence of the fruit notes, which have a drier, rather than juicy aroma. Joining this flower is both the tiare flower and musk. To my nose, the musk is light, and doesn’t get in the way of the rest of the ingredients.

What I do really enjoy is the tiare notes, which is delightful when it blends with the soft fruit mix, that’s sitting in the background of this scent. It gives this Cartier perfume, a very faint tropical kind of vibe.

Though, it doesn’t stray too far into that territory. I don’t think the fruit mix is actually too tropical, but it gives you some nice sweetness to contrast against the floral earthiness of this perfume.

As I get further along into the wear, this starts to take on a clean oak moss scent. Between that, the musk, and the florals it can have a somewhat soapy aroma, at times.

Ultimately, it straddles the line between that and powder. Nonetheless, you’re going to get something that is clean, and different points with either gardenia or tiare dominance.

Longevity, Sillage, and Versatility

The projection on this one is fairly strong. It’s capable of being over-sprayed, but it doesn’t come across as a heavy bomb. It’s light enough to not be annoying (with normal spraying), but still has enough sillage, to make itself known.

The longevity is really good. I got about 9 hours on my skin. It also, doesn’t just crap out and become a weak scent, but remains pretty consistent during the entirety.

I don’t know if it’s capable of going beyond nine hours or so. That should be enough for most purposes though.

Seasonally, it feels more like a springtime fragrance, but it would be fine in anything other than extreme heat. Find something else for summer. But, when it’s warm and even slightly breezy, this one really came alive during my testing of it.

This could be a good option for daily wear at the office, casually, or for more formal wear. It is attractive and somewhat pretty, but not really a ‘sexy’ sort of perfume.

Legere is a perfume that exudes a good deal of confidence and is well put together. So, that’s the style I’d lean towards wearing it with.

If wearing in an enclosed space, I’d go lighter on the sprays with this one. Again, it’s not a monster with the projection, but it can be deceptively strong. The moss and musk are great outside, though.

Overall Impression of La Panthere Legere

Do I like this perfume? Yes, I actually think that it’s better than La Panthere, from what I can remember of that perfume.

The opening act, is the best aspect of this scent. When the fruit notes are around at full strength, to go along with the gardenia and tiare, it’s a really great experience.

The dry down is good, much more geared towards oak moss and musk, but there is still the floral notes hanging around.

I tend to like the parts in the dry down that feel more powdery rather than being soapy clean. Nonetheless, it still never feels like it’s straying too far one way or the other, to my nose.

Performance is very good and you get a very wearable, pleasant fragrance. Legere is a scent that will probably appeal to those in their late 20s and up. It’s not stuffy or out of date, but is one that has a certain maturity level.

La Panthere Legere is a Cartier fragrance that is worthy of trying out, if this all sounds like something you might be into.

Baiser Vole EDP by Cartier

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Cartier has a whole host of good perfumes, which can get overlooked in comparison to the best sellers in the world of fragrance. Yet, they are always consistent with releases and multiple flankers will get released of these formulas thereafter. One of the more popular lines is Baiser Vole. It’s a rather simple scent that I’ve appreciated for quite a while. How does the EDP smell? When should it be worn? Is it actually worth a try?

What does Baiser Vole Smell Like?

Notes include: lily, citrus, green notes

Click here to try: Cartier Baiser Vole Eau De Perfume Spray for Women, 3.3 Ounce

cartier vole edp review

My Full Review

Here’s how Cartier describes it: The fragrance of a majestic yet elusive flower: the lily is recreated for the first time, from the freshness of the leaf, the floral scent of the petal and the powdery fragrance of the stamen.

Baiser Vole EDP is one that is pretty simplistic in its presentation. For one, you have to know up front that this is almost all about the lily note.

It starts off green with watery undertones. Maybe a bit of the citrus. However, it isn’t a heavy juicy citrus. More like water flavored with some squeezed citrus juice.

Very clean with a bit of spiciness to it. The petals of the lily are pretty prominent early on. The powdery stamen, as Cartier talks about, is there as well.

At times, this is a greenish dew covered stem and floral. At other times, you get more of the powder. Basically, the entire experience of the lily in a Cartier bottle.

A fresh and clean floral scent with spicy undertones from Cartier. Baiser Vole is a beautiful and elegant perfume that never overpowers. Baiser Vole is a lily heavy fragrance, so, enjoying this floral note is a requirement for this one.

It starts out with a green, somewhat watery lily, with citrus notes playing a support role. Then, it becomes much more of the petals of the flower itself, with a sweet creamy undertone. It’s a lightly projecting fragrance, with naturalistic notes, and solid longevity.

Baiser Vole keeps things extremely simple, but it still makes the cut as one of the best from this brand. Lots of lily petal and stem, with a watery quality and the citrus influences coming in.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this one leaves a moderate scent trail behind the wearer with enough sprays. It’ll project off of the skin well, just not super far. Maybe 4-6 feet, during the first two hours or so.

After that, it is more of a personal scent bubble or one for those who get closer to you.

But, the performance in terms of longevity is actually pretty good. It seems to stick on my skin for up to 7.5 hours, at least during testing. I’m not sure that it is much more capable beyond that, but it isn’t bad even in its lighter strength.

Seasonally, you’re going to want to wear this one in the spring and summer months. That’s when it’s at its most beautiful. Moderate temperatures to warmer weather is when Baiser Vole shines.

Wearing it outside during the day, with a nice breeze going, was a very nice experience.

Baiser Vole is more of a daytime wear. But, within that it is safe for work, can go casual, or even more dressed up. Lots of opportunities to wear this fragrance.

Not a particularly sexy or nightlife beast, though. If that’s an important quality you’re looking for, go with something else.

Overall Impressions of Baiser Vole

Overall, do I like Baiser Vole EDP? I do. But, this is also one that won’t be on everyone’s radar. You’re going to have to like lily as a note and understand that it is the entire basis of the fragrance going into it.

I like the clean and green freshness that you get with Baiser Vole. The dewy aroma and light spice is enjoyable, if not being all that complex. It’s an easy to wear and rather elegant perfume, that can definitely serve as one’s signature scent.

The longevity is pretty good, even with the lighter to moderate sillage that you’re going to get with this Cartier. I don’t find it to be weak or anything, just not a spectacular performer on the whole.

Simple? Yes. Boring? I don’t think so. Maybe some others find Baiser to be bland, but I enjoy the focus on lily, even though it isn’t a favorite floral note of mine. Still, this Cartier perfume has plenty to offer and is well worth trying out.

Delices De Cartier EDT by Cartier

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Starting off fresh for this month, I have another ladies’ fragrance review on tap for today. This one is another entry from Cartier, entitled, Delices de Cartier. This is the EDT version that I am going to be writing about. As usual, I am going to cover: what’s in it, how it smells, how it performs, when it should be worn, and if it is worth a buy or not.

What does Delices de Cartier Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, vanilla, iced cherry, pink pepper, freesia, jasmine, violet, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood

Click here to try: Delices de Cartier for Women 1.0 oz Parfum Classic Spray

Full Wear Review

The opening of Delices de Cartier sets the cherry-laden tone of the perfume. The cool and crisp iced cherry note is joined by bergamot note, which gives the scent a cherry limeade sort of aroma.

There is also a pink pepper note which is reminiscent of the one found in Guess Seductive Homme.

I enjoy the opening act of this Cartier perfume, as it is such a nice blend of sweet and tart. Plus, the iced aspect, is something that usually gets my attention when utilized with fruits. The cooling scent of the cherry with some warmth of the pink pepper and a light lovely spice.

After a few minutes, I start to pick up more on the floral notes which give off a slight powdery smell, particularly the violet and jasmine combo. It becomes much smoother, refined, and warm once the tonka bean and amber notes take hold.

The bergamot and pink pepper start to fall by the wayside as the dry down begins.

This is my favorite part of the perfume, when it transforms from a very concentrated cherry, to a warm powdery gourmand scent that is quite lovely. Of course, the powdery aspect is met with a certain creaminess, from sandalwood and tonka bean.

When it all comes together, it sort of all blends into a sweet, warm, and indeed delicious fragrance.

The sweetness in this one is a fruity (mainly cherry) type of sweetness and not a candy or cake sort of thing, even if there is a slight vanilla quality to it. The EDT version does have the vanilla note, which I believe the original lacks.

Essentially, Delices de Cartier goes from an icy fruity fragrance, to a warm powdery and sweet one.

The main notes that I pick up towards the end of the wear are: cherry, amber, tonka bean, and sandalwood. There is some light floral impressions in the mix, but don’t present themselves, all that much.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, I found it to be on the upper end of moderate. I wouldn’t call it strong, but I noticed that it was there the entire time. The sillage isn’t going to choke out someone from across a room, but never was an airy perfume, either.

You will get a solid 4-6 foot perimeter around the skin, for the first hour or so. Then, it will gradually draw itself in. Never too light, but not at all extreme.

It gives a very good performance of 7+ hours of wear. This isn’t one that will fall off in the middle of the day and I found the longevity to be one of this EDT’s stronger points. Very solid performance.

For seasonal wear, I’d call it Fall/Winter. It’s a gourmand, smells edible, with a warm and powdery undertone. It’s pretty versatile and could work both casually and romantically.

It does have a certain sense of seductiveness to the aroma, particularly once it settles in fully. I certainly find it attractive, not amazingly ‘sexy’, but it does have a distinct appeal.

Overall Impressions of Delices de Cartier

Overall, would I recommend Delices de Cartier? I have to say, yes. I think it is an interesting fragrance and smells nice. I’ll also say, that the cherry note might be the deciding factors for most people looking to buy it. It is kind of hit or miss.

It’s a red cherry scent and not a black cherry like found in Guerlain’s La Petite Robe Noire.

If you absolutely hate cherries, than this one is a scent you should avoid. All things considered, it is a fairly unique perfume, with good longevity, and an appealing aroma.

Mind blowing? No, but a well above average scent for ladies. If there are bottles available for pretty cheap, it good be a really solid buy for the right person.

Update: It looks as though this one has been discontinued, as the bottles that I’m seeing online, are now super expensive. I certainly don’t think this one is worth $300+. However, if you can find a bottle around for under $100, it might be worth a shot.