La Panthère Legere

$128.00
Size & Concentration
Description

In 1948, Jeanne Toussaint, Artistic Director for Cartier, designed a proud and powerful three-dimensional panther on an emerald brooch, which would later become one of the most evocative jewelry pieces of the 20th century. In 2014, Mathilde Laurent drew inspiration from this heritage to create La Panthère, a chypre fragrance that evokes Jeanne Toussaint. She designed a sensual, controlled fragrance, with a bold floral-feline accord. Gardenia, the emblematic flower of Jeanne Toussaint's era, illuminates this daring composition, uniting the Maison’s emblem with the legend of the scented panther. In 2015, Cartier added La Panthère Legere to the line, keeping a similar scent profile (but adding a tiare flower note).

 

“Every woman has a feline aspect and every flower has a hidden animal essence.”
- Mathilde Laurent

 

Perfumer(s): Mathilde Laurent

 

Notes: dried fruit, green notes, pear, tangerine, bergamot, gardenia, tiare flower, aldehydes, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, peach, oakmoss, musk, patchouli, leather, orris

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Longevity and layering

Did you know that fragrance longevity can be greatly increased by beginning your routine with clean, moisturized skin? We recommend starting with a shower gel or soap that is either neutrally scented or in the same scent family as your perfume. Then, add a moisturizer and/or body oil and allow it to soak in. Finally, add your fragrance on top. This added moisture barrier will hold the scent molecules for more time, allowing the fragrance to last longer. Think of it as a primer for perfume!
You can also layer scented products (including lotion, soap, body oil, perfume oil, and other alcohol-based perfumes) to add depth, intensity, or a variety of other facets to your final fragrance. We suggest beginning with similar scents (such as two different citrus or vanilla fragrances) and testing those layering combinations, then branching out to more experimental pairings. Feeling stuck? Shared notes, even in very different fragrances, can help bring the final scent together. The sky's the limit - have fun!