Roadster
CartierEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Roadster vs. Malbec Vert
Roadster peaks in spring, while Malbec Vert belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
MintBergamot
GrapefruitBlack PepperSichuan PepperLemon VerbenaSage
Heart—
LavenderViolet LeafNeroliLime
Base
VanillaLabdanumPatchouliVetiver
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodAmberMuskLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Roadster | Malbec Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
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