de Cartier Eau de Toilette bottle de Cartier
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2001 Year 1997
££ Price Tier £
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Our Verdict - de Cartier
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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Our Verdict - Cold
This 90s powerhouse is a divisive blast from the past. While some find its fresh, clean aroma a nostalgic masterpiece and fantastic value, others are put off by its perceived synthetic nature and dated, even 'grandpa' vibes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 14%
Floral 15% 16%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 16% 11%
Sweet 8% 7%
Warm 10% 12%
Woody 14% 12%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 28% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Cartier EdT
Cold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 31% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 37%
Patchouli 20% vs 29%
Only in de Cartier
Cedar 32% Amber 20%
Only in Cold
Vetiver 33%

Accords

de Cartier Cold
100%
Citrus
68%
77%
Aromatic
100%
66%
Fresh Spicy
89%
78%
Powdery
77%
Woody
52%
72%
Ozonic
62%
Green
61%
Aquatic
Aldehydic
61%
60%
Lavender
60%
Herbal
50%
Musky
50%
Fresh
49%
Earthy
44%
Citrus shared
100%
68%
Aromatic shared
77%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
89%
78%
Woody shared
77%
52%
72%
62%
61%
61%
Lavender shared
60%
60%
50%
50%
49%
44%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Cold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and sometimes strong character makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers noted its gym appropriateness. However, its intensity and lack of overt sophistication reduce its suitability for formal settings and dates, though its 'clean' vibe can work for office use if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Cartier
Cold
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