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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Roadster Sport
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive whisper, not a shout. Some adore its fresh, natural elegance, a genuine basil-forward surprise. Others find it fleeting, a generic green that simply doesn't live up to its Hermès name. Test before you commit, unless you're a devout fan of herbal subtlety.
This 'Sport' scent is a fresh, green, and wonderfully balanced take on citrus aromatics. It's often praised for its refined character, but don't expect it to last for an all-day sport session; its subtlety is both its charm and its Achilles' heel.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 29% | 22% |
| Floral | 13% | 9% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 23% | 25% |
| Sweet | 5% | 8% |
| Warm | 19% | 16% |
| Woody | 9% | 16% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 21% | 23% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as most find its projection intimate. The lack of strong sillage limits its impact for formal events or lively dates, though its refreshing qualities are great for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Roadster Sport's fresh and clean profile, coupled with its generally moderate to weak projection, makes it ideal for office wear and casual daytime use where subtlety is appreciated. While it's marketed as 'Sport', many reviewers note its gentler projection means it's better for light activity rather than aggressive workouts, despite its refreshing character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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