Roadster
CartierEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Roadster vs. Malbec Vert
Is Roadster better than Malbec Vert?
Roadster peaks in spring, while Malbec Vert belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Labdanum
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Roadster and Malbec Vert?
| Roadster | Malbec Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2008 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Laurent | Adilson Rato, Frank Voelkl, Olivier Cresp |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Roadster and Malbec Vert smell?
Roadster
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Vanilla
Amber
Malbec Vert
Green
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Roadster and Malbec Vert share?
Top
MintBergamot
GrapefruitBlack PepperSichuan PepperLemon VerbenaSage
Heart—
LavenderViolet LeafNeroliLime
Base
VanillaLabdanumPatchouliVetiver
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodAmberMuskLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
GrapefruitNeroliLemon VerbenaLime
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
Sage
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Roadster and Malbec Vert work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Roadster or Malbec Vert?
| Roadster | Malbec Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Roadster and Malbec Vert?
Roadster puts mint and vanilla in the same room, and they actually get along. It's the kind of bold move that requires confidence to pull off, and that's exactly why people either love it immediately.Roadster
Some fragrances play it safe. This one doesn't, the sweet-fruity opening is a statement, and the green drydown earns its masculinity on its own terms. That tension is the whole point.Malbec Vert
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