Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Roadster Eau de Parfum bottle Roadster
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2008 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £
Carriage For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Carriage For Men

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Roadster
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Carriage For Men
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roadster
This one's a proper grower, divisive as hell on first sniff but wins over a loyal following. It's not your average freshie - think unique, green, and a touch old-school cool that demands a second chance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Carriage For Men
A budget version of the now-discontinued Cartier Roadster. Carriage nails the signature cool mint-and-bergamot freshness, but the full-bodied patchouli-vanilla base that made the original stand out comes across thinner and more generically woody, with shorter staying power.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 12%
Floral 2% 3%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 16% 12%
Sweet 18% 22%
Warm 7% 8%
Woody 21% 20%
Earthy 25% 26%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 26% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Roadster EdP
Carriage For Men EdP

Notes

Only in Carriage For Men
Mint 56% Bergamot 44%
Only in Carriage For Men
Vanilla 55% Labdanum 45%

Accords

Roadster Carriage For Men
100%
Aromatic
85%
95%
Green
45%
80%
Woody
55%
Fresh
70%
62%
Earthy
57%
Patchouli
56%
Vanilla
52%
Amber
47%
Citrus
46%
Balsamic
Sweet
35%
Aromatic shared
100%
85%
Green shared
95%
45%
Woody shared
80%
55%
70%
62%
57%
56%
52%
47%
46%
35%

Performance

Roadster Carriage For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Roadster

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of fresh, green, and woody notes, with moderate projection and good longevity, makes it versatile for most settings, especially the office. While some find it too mature for casual wear, its unique character makes it a standout for dates or everyday wear when applied lightly.

Carriage For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The cool mint-and-citrus freshness peaks in spring and summer, still wearable on milder autumn days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Clean and energetic - an easy office and daily scent that works casually and even for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Green accords and Mint, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Roadster
Carriage For Men
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