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Cartier · Sold as masculine
Roadster
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, as you prepare for a day filled with possibilities and adventures.
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RoadsterPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Pour Homme Wild Mint · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Cartier and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, Roadster is a aromatic fougère fragrance that captures the essence of adventure and modernity. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes and green aromatics before settling into an earthy base of patchouli, vanilla, and amber. This juxtaposition creates a dynamic scent that feels both grounded and invigorating, much like embarking on a new journey.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The fresh spicy top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so layering is key. The earthy base notes will develop gradually, providing warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Roadster, Cartier
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Mathilde Laurent
The molecule as materialMathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.
The Roadster line
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The originalRoadsterCartier · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2019Azzaro Pour Homme Wild MintShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 3.89 (297)52%Match
Montblanc · 2024Patchouli InkShares Patchouli, Vanilla and Bergamot$40–100★ 4.18 (393)53%Match
Ajmal · 2010Entice HimShares Vetiver, Patchouli and Bergamotunder $40★ 4.06 (17)
With Yves Saint Laurent Elle Limited Edition 2011
Adds floral, fresh and white floral; shares vetiver.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 19%.