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The Beat Eau de Parfum bottle The Beat EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender U
2008 Year 2001
££ Price Tier ££
de Cartier Eau de Toilette bottle de Cartier EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Beat EDP
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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Our Verdict - de Cartier EDT
A divisive scent for Cartier, praised as a fresh, clean masterpiece for warm weather, yet lambasted by many for its vanishing act. If you want something subtle, clean and elegant for your gym bag, this could be it, but don't expect it to last.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Beat EDP
de Cartier EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 26%
Cedar 30% vs 32%
Only in The Beat
Vetiver 30%
Only in de Cartier
Amber 20% Patchouli 20%

Accords

The Beat de Cartier
100%
Citrus
100%
75%
Powdery
78%
77%
Musky
75%
Woody
77%
71%
Aromatic
77%
74%
Green
62%
Ozonic
72%
57%
Fresh Spicy
66%
65%
Iris
Aquatic
61%
Lavender
60%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
75%
78%
77%
Woody shared
75%
77%
Aromatic shared
71%
77%
Green shared
74%
62%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
66%
65%
61%
60%

Performance

The Beat de Cartier
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Beat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

de Cartier

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

With its subtle projection and short longevity, this fragrance is ideal for office wear, casual outings, or even a post-workout refresh, as it's unlikely to offend. It's less suited for dates or formal events where stronger projection and lasting power are generally desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Beat EDP
de Cartier EDT
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