Is Perfume Parlour Carriage For Men a dupe of Cartier Roadster?
Roadster EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Carriage For Men EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The cool mint-and-citrus freshness peaks in spring and summer, still wearable on milder autumn days.
Occasions
Clean and energetic - an easy office and daily scent that works casually and even for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli
Without cedar and lavender
Where to buy
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