Also known as: in the UAE the Leopard 5, 7 and 8 are sold as the Denza B5, Denza B8 and Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 (Bao 5, Bao 8 and Tai 7 in China). Everything in this guide applies to all of them.
Quick answer: Changing scents in a Leopard is simple: pull the old cartridge straight up, wipe the dock contact with a dry cloth, and seat the new one until it clicks. The AC touchscreen updates to the new scent automatically — there’s no separate “reset.” Below: how to swap cleanly, what to do with a part-used cartridge, and how to store spares so they’re ready when you want to switch.
Why Owners Change Scents
The Leopard lineup has five distinct scents, and many UAE owners rotate through them rather than running one all year — lighter scents like Rain or Green when the cabin is hottest, deeper ones like Wind or Woody in cooler months. If you’re not sure which suits you, the Discovery Gift Set gives you all five to rotate; our rotation guide shows how owners pace them across a year.
How to Swap Scents — Step by Step
- Pull the current cartridge straight up. The magnet releases with a soft click.
- Wipe the dock contact with a dry microfibre cloth. No liquid cleaner.
- Unseal the new scent and lower it into the slot until it clicks and won’t rotate.
- Check the AC menu. The touchscreen updates to the new scent on its own — no manual reset needed. If it still shows the old scent, reseat the new cartridge.
- Set intensity for the season (level 1 in peak summer, level 2 otherwise).
That’s the whole process — under a minute. For a first-time install walkthrough, see our installation guide.
Do You Need to “Reset” Anything?
No. The dock sensor recognises whichever cartridge is currently seated and the AC menu reflects it automatically. There’s no button to press or setting to clear when you change scents — seating a new cartridge is the reset. If the screen ever lags behind the cartridge you’ve actually installed, a reseat fixes it; persistent mismatches are covered in our troubleshooting guide.
What to Do With a Part-Used Cartridge
If you swap out a cartridge that still has life left:
- Keep it sealed from heat. Store it upright in a cool indoor space below 30°C — not in the car.
- Don’t store it in the cabin or glove box. A 65°C summer cabin degrades even a part-used cartridge.
- Reinstall it later when you want that scent back; a part-used genuine cartridge picks up where it left off.
Note that running multiple cartridges at once to “mix” scents isn’t recommended — the system is built for single-cartridge use, and layering different families rarely blends cleanly and shortens each cartridge’s life.
Storing Spare (Sealed) Cartridges
Sealed spares last longest in a cool, dry indoor spot:
- Below 30°C, out of direct sun. A cabinet in an air-conditioned room is ideal.
- Leave the foil seal intact until you’re ready to install — the seal protects against humidity and heat.
- Use within the shelf life. Fresh stock performs best; autosupp.com rotates stock to ship the freshest batches.
Keeping one sealed spare on hand is the easiest way to switch scents — or refill — the moment you feel like it. For planning how many to keep, see our yearly cartridge planner.
Where to Buy More Scents
Pick up any of the five scents — Wind, Woody, Rain, Fruit, Green — or get all five in the Discovery Gift Set. autosupp.com is the UAE’s only authorized Leopard Perfume retailer, with free UAE shipping and a replacement guarantee on every cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I change the scent in my Leopard? A: Pull the current cartridge straight up, wipe the dock contact with a dry cloth, and seat the new cartridge until it clicks. The AC touchscreen updates to the new scent automatically.
Q: Do I need to reset the system when I change cartridges? A: No. The dock detects whichever cartridge is seated and the AC menu updates on its own. Seating the new cartridge is the reset.
Q: Can I reuse a cartridge I took out early? A: Yes, if it still has life. Store it sealed-side intact, upright, below 30°C indoors — not in the car — and reinstall it later.
Q: Can I run two scents at once to mix them? A: It’s not recommended. The system is designed for one cartridge at a time; layering different families rarely blends cleanly and shortens each cartridge’s life.
Q: How should I store spare cartridges in the UAE? A: Below 30°C, out of direct sun, foil seal intact, and never in the car — a summer cabin at 65°C degrades even sealed cartridges.
Q: Is changing scents the same on Leopard 5, 7, and 8? A: Yes — the dock and cartridges are identical across all three, so the swap process is the same.
The Bottom Line
Switching scents is a 60-second swap with no separate reset — pull, wipe, seat, done. Store part-used and spare cartridges cool and indoors, and keep a sealed spare so you can change whenever the mood (or the season) calls for it. Browse the scents or get the Discovery Gift Set to rotate through all five. Free UAE shipping, replacement guarantee on every cartridge.
Series: Leopard Owner Guides