Fragrances inspired by Roadster Eau de Toilette

The original Roadster Cartier

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Roadster
ScentArt fingerprint for Carriage For Men
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Vanilla

The main difference

Without cedar and lavender

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amber and sage, drops labdanum and mint

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Lavender, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds absinth and amber, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and amber, drops cedar and labdanum

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender

The main difference

Adds cardamom and rum, drops cedar and vanilla

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amber and bay leaf, drops cedar and labdanum

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Lavender, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds caraway and coriander, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender

The main difference

Adds cardamom and pineapple, drops mint

Scent profile

Roadster EDT the original Carriage For Men EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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