Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire Sport by Cartier

Science and freshness at first, then it settles into woods and lasts all day—perfect for the office.

Perfect for pool days or afternoons with friends in mild heat. At first, I thought it tasted like watermelon juice, super refreshing. Then I noticed the woody and aquatic notes that define it. It reminds me a lot of Montblanc Legend Spirit, sometimes Invictus, but fresher and less sparkly. I wouldn’t recommend it for anything formal, nighttime, dates, or special events; there are better options. Maybe for light sports with a few sprays, but be careful—the trail is heavy at the start.

Pasha Edition Noire Sport is aromatic, woody, and fresh. Opens with citrus, floral, and aquatic accords with green violet touches. Over time, it gains body, woods, and a slight amber, leathery tone without losing its freshness. It’s a flanker that keeps the freshness better than the original, great for semi-formal settings or hanging out with friends, but not for the gym. Lasts 8 hours with normal projection. Reminds me of Trussardi Uomo 2011, especially in the dry-down with those violet, wood, amber, and leather notes.

I tried it and, aside from a less sharp opening, it smells 98% like Trussardi Uomo 2011. The curious thing is they don’t share notes, yet they’re very similar. I like it because I like Trussardi, but I wouldn’t buy it since I already have the Italian version, which is cheaper and of equal or better quality.

I initially liked the Pasha Édition Noire, but it never felt worthy of Cartier. The ‘youthful fragrance’ notes don’t help; it smells like the pile of blue perfumes on the market, lacking its own personality. It has similarities to Montblanc Legend, which I hate. It’s not that it smells bad, but it’s missing something: character. If it were from Lacoste, Abercrombie, or Hollister, I’d pass it on, but not from a prestigious French jewelry house like this. Also, the longevity is mediocre with a moderate to weak trail.

It’s a captivating scent: citrusy, fresh, and slightly sweet. I bought the Noire version expecting the classic Pasha and really liked it. Now I regret the purchase: I don’t recommend it. It smells rich, but the trail and longevity are very short; I barely felt it after 30 minutes. I applied it at noon, and by 5 PM, when I rubbed my skin, I detected sandalwood and cedar, but very faintly.

It follows the line of the other sports: fresh, aquatic, with a final touch of cedar and sandalwood. On my skin, it doesn’t last long. Personally, it’s a fragrance that doesn’t fully convince me.

Hey, I just tried this while looking for D&G The One Eau de Parfum. The scent is good—citrusy, sweet, and it clings to the skin well—but citrus notes always smell the same to me; I think I only need three or four in my collection. The bottle is gorgeous; I’d love to own it if someone gifted it to me, but I wouldn’t buy it since I already have others in that style. To reiterate: it smells nice and lasts, but the scent doesn’t really motivate me.