Roadster

Roadster, inspired by Cartier Roadster (2008)

Mint is the surprise here, and it smells of crushed leaves rather than toothpaste. Bergamot adds a citrus edge, then vetiver and patchouli bring an earthy, rooty depth with a little lavender. Labdanum, a resin with a leathery, ambery tone, darkens the base, and vanilla rounds it off without making it sweet. The result is a fougère that feels green and groomed at once.

About the original

Mathilde Laurent, Cartier's in-house perfumer, composed Roadster in 2008. The bottle and its rotating cap refer to the Cartier Roadster watch. Roadster Sport followed in 2009, and an eau de parfum also exists, both separate versions; this page concerns the original eau de toilette. Fragrance references report that it is no longer in production, and we have not been able to confirm this with Cartier.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Cartier stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Now Smell This considered it wearable in any season. The mint is clear at the start, which may not suit anyone who associates the note with chewing gum, and the vetiver and patchouli middle is drier than many modern fresh scents.

Notes of the original fragrance, as listed in fragrance references.

Top notes: Mint, Bergamot

Heart notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender

Base notes: Vanilla, Labdanum, Vetiver

Mint and bergamot open with a cool, leafy herbal note.

Vetiver and patchouli give the heart an earthy, rooty texture, with lavender adding an aromatic edge.

The drydown is vetiver and labdanum, rounded by vanilla.

Does Cartier Roadster smell like toothpaste?

No. The mint reads as crushed herbs rather than a sweet mint flavouring.

Is this the original Roadster or Roadster Sport?

The original 2008 eau de toilette. Roadster Sport (2009) is a separate version.

Is Cartier Roadster discontinued?

It is reported to be no longer in production. We have not been able to confirm this with Cartier.

Is Cartier Roadster coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Cartier that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

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Cartier and Roadster are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Cartier in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.