Cartier 2009 EDP

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Roadster Sport

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Cartier Roadster Sport is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Roadster Sport opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rosemary and Sage, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, and Pepper. Cartier's Roadster Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
Roadster Sport Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Roadster Sport opens with a vibrant burst of orange blossom, bergamot, and mandarin, immediately conveying a crisp, citrusy freshness. As it settles, an aromatic heart of rosemary and sage emerges, adding a refined herbal greenness. The dry down is a soft, woody embrace, subtly spiced with pepper, patchouli, and guaiac wood, creating a clean and elegant finish that lingers close to the skin.

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