Roadster by Cartier

I could say a thousand things, but better one: it literally smells like a puppy once it’s properly dry.

How to explain Roadster? It’s a very curious perfume: it’s sweet yet fresh at the same time. Very unique in its style, as few fragrances smell like this. It lasts quite well with a trail that is more than sufficient (it makes itself felt). It’s a pity it’s discontinued; if you have the chance to get hold of it, don’t miss the opportunity. That said, I don’t think it’s recommended for blind buying. The vanilla mixed with mint is something not everyone likes, but in my opinion, in this fragrance, it’s done well.

It’s a marvel; I think it’s in my top three favourites. I don’t understand how they’ve discontinued it so aggressively; it’s impossible to find. I’m lucky enough to have kept about 20ml from my original bottle and I’ll use it drop by drop.

When I first tried it, I already had experience with commercial perfumes, and yet it was still a pleasant surprise. To me, it smells of mint and chocolate, like those small After Eight bars I love in the fridge after a meal. I see it as versatile, different, long-lasting and with good projection; nothing outdated.

I’m correcting my previous review without deleting it, as that was my initial impression. After trying it in cooler weather (the first time was dead summer), I’d say it’s a very good fragrance, in the line of L’instant by Guerlain but with its own style. My mistake was thinking it was a summer scent; quite the opposite, where it truly shines is in autumn.

Fantastic! Potent, earthy mint with bergamot, patchouli and a vanilla, woody, sweet dry-down. It lasts about 20 minutes before the patchouli and vanilla take over, with citrus notes appearing and disappearing. Fixation and trail are impressive at six hours; I tested this by walking around and could still smell it from a distance.

The opening is a bit unpleasant, but it soon turns sweet and mentholated. Smells of mint, vanilla and chocolate. It’s not a bad fragrance, but it’s not for everyone.

I bought it blindly thinking it would be a pleasant, classic, and high-quality perfume. The result was gifting it away a month after getting it. I didn’t quite understand the aroma, I couldn’t define it, the notes aren’t my thing, but it resulted in a strange and annoying combination for my nose.

In Roadster, you can feel Cartier’s philosophy: from Declaration, they offer beautiful and ethereal fragrances, but here they step down into the earthly realm without forgetting their spiritual essence. Roadster is beautiful, full of spirituality but also of sagacity and sophisticated irreverence. A very earthly result thanks to the green and earthy sparkles that, at times, express the virility and beauty of a high-end car. I bought it today after being captivated by the test spray. As our colleague Azuriiita correctly said: ‘It has one of the most sublime, delicate, and exquisite bergamots I have ever smelled in a men’s perfume to date. Accompanied by vetiver, labdanum, and patchouli in perfect harmony’. There’s no need to describe its performance, but rather its aromatic implications. Roadster is neat, sagacious, and fairly masculine; no problem cutting through the traffic of generic proposals today. Once again, Cartier doesn’t miss! 9.6 Absolute

In this composition, all the notes are detectable, although patchouli, mint and vanilla predominate; the others are very discreet. It smells savoury, better suited for summer and spring. I wear it only casually because it can be polarising, but I am fascinated by it and it is in my top 3 for summer. The Vintage version is far superior to the reformulation.

Roadster gives the impression of being a serious, correct, elegant and formal fragrance. I don’t see it for sport, romance or youth; I think it stands out more in a work environment or for personal enjoyment. The scent is herbal and fresh: a mint opening with light bergamot, followed by intense herbal and earthy notes of labdanum, patchouli and vetiver, with a timid and not cloying vanilla. I see more potential in spring and summer, though it wouldn’t clash in autumn or winter. Longevity and trail are average. I recommend trying it before buying blind.

This fragrance is impeccable and very well administered. The Sport version is recommended for those under 25; this one seems excellent between 25 and 30. Simply put, it is a lotion every man should own. The best creation by Mathilde Laurent for men.

Elegant fragrance that I would apply twice. The opening is strong on menthol, then the citrus and vetiver emerge. It lasts over 6 hours. Ideal for spring or winter. A good choice from Cartier.

When I get married, I’ll make sure my husband always wears this, because that’s how I like a man close to me to smell. It has one of the most sublime, delicate, and exquisite bergamots I’ve ever smelled in a men’s perfume. Accompanied by vetiver, labdanum, and patchouli in perfect harmony; with a touch of sweet vanilla that boosts the labdanum and vetiver, and another of fresh mint that brings new life to the patchouli and complements the bergamot. It’s exquisite, smells delicious, and I’m in love <3 One of my favourites for men! 😀