What’s Superman without his cape, Catwoman without her ears, or Green Arrow without his bow? The same thing as Bruce Wayne—Batman—without his garage full of supercars: a nearly ordinary human being. Yet surely nothing could come between the mysterious recluse and the symbols of his social status—not even something as powerful as a Drift car freshener, perhaps? 

Why Bruce Wayne Would Switch to a Sedan for This Scent

Batman—or should we say, Bruce Wayne—has driven some pretty breathtaking vehicles throughout his career. Some of our favorites include the Batcycle during Adam West’s reign to the Batpod that Christian Bale maneuvered through the streets of Gotham. The ones listed below are worth a mention, too:

• 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura Concept

• 1957 Aston Martin

• 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 

• 2005 Bentley Arnage

• 2006 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

• 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo

Bruce Wayne may be known for his supercars, but what if we told you there’s a scent out there that would make him switch from a two-seater coupe to a four-door sedan? Which sedan he’d prefer isn’t as important as which scent would motivate him to make such a drastic change. Let’s just say it would have to be a pretty powerful scent—from a team of experts dedicated to refinement and luxury—for this brooding billionaire to risk his reputation for self-importance. 

Common Car Scents for Men Who Secretly Want to be Batman

Any of the scents below are worthy of the billionaire playboy-turned-crimefighter, not quite powerful enough to make him start thinking about settling down. Swapping suicide doors for a stately saloon car requires a significant commitment, one not to be taken lightly. Only the most exclusive and elite scents could sway a man ruled by justice. 

Leather 

Reminiscent of a premium boardroom or a stately leather armchair in an expertly curated library, the scent of leather isn’t that of a working man’s boots. It’s a luxe fragrance that belongs to one of the many custom-tailored business suits Bruce Wayne is known for, or the dark confines of the Batmobile’s interior. You might even say this leather fragrance pairs best with expensive, strong spirits and a cigar as thick as Wayne’s bankroll. 

Yet, even the most dominating leather scent couldn’t urge Bruce Wayne to privilege pleather over the expertly crafted interiors of any high-caliber supercar. No, this aroma doesn’t quite have the power to do what many women couldn’t. 

Sandalwood

You don’t become Batman without a sense of intrigue about you, especially with a face mask that only reveals your mouth. Sandalwood smells as smoky and complex as Bruce Wayne’s sultry voice, his understated yet velvety speech almost meditative compared to Batman’s harsh utterings. As a fragrance, sandalwood adds a sense of power and discipline to any presence, its softly spiced notes teasing the senses as it lingers. 

As powerful as sandalwood might be, it’s no match for the Dark Knight’s loyalty to justice or Bruce Wayne’s dedication to the finer things in life. Like leather, it’s a scent that upholds Wayne’s way of life, rather than spurring it to evolve.

Musk

Musk is the underlying scent of animal attraction, the mysterious yet sensual fragrance that surrounds Bruce Wayne like a cloud of electricity. It’s the space where his public image and that of his superhero counterpart blur, the link between deft social maneuvering and tactical movement that helps him accomplish his goals. The heady scent of urban night characterizes Wayne’s musk, as unpredictable as the darkness that surrounds him. 

Wayne would only give up his appeal to others if there were only a single person he cared to impress. For that person, he might switch to driving a four-door sedan—but not for this scent.  

Cedar

Beneath Batman’s dark, caped figure and Bruce Wayne’s dismissive lifestyle lies a man, one more connected to the duty of what’s right than anything else. The grounding elements of cedar tether Wayne to the nature of mankind, the ever-present struggle between good and evil. Clean, crisp, and calm, this aroma has the greatest chance of urging Wayne to leave his supercars behind and settle in behind the wheel of a sedan—but it, too, fails. 

Smoke

You might say the ashes of Bruce Wayne’s former life continue to smolder within him, fueling Batman’s desire to see those who wish others ill brought to justice for their crimes. That fire within betrays a will charred and hardened into a single driving force that illuminates the dark and lays bare man’s sins. Until he’s seen his calling through, there’s no sense in Bruce Wayne giving up his lavish lifestyle for any sedan. 

The Only Car Scent That Would Make Bruce Wayne Switch to a Sedan

Bruce Wayne may drive some of the fastest and most expensive vehicles known to man, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a philanthropist. Here at Drift, we think he’d approve of our sustainably sourced materials and the essential and fragrance oil blends we use that are free from harsh chemicals like phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde. Which of the following signature scents Bruce would pick is a topic for debate, but we’re guessing he’d have at least one of each of our Wood, Stone, and Metal car fresheners:

• Open Air

• Cabana

• Pine

• Amber

• Teak

• Grove

Need a top-shelf cologne at a fraction of Bruce Wayne’s electricity bill? Check out Open Road and Coast, two Drift personal fragrances even Batman would approve of. Bergamot, black pepper, elemi, tonka, and cedarwood keep you grounded on life’s various paths with Open Road, while Coast’s vetiver, driftwood, lemon zest, coastal lavender, and sea salt accord guide you through tumultuous waters. 

Ward Off Evil With a Luxury Car Freshener Worthy of an Icon

Regardless of which actor played your favorite rendition of Batman, there’s no arguing that any portrayal of Bruce Wayne would have picked a Drift car freshener to keep their luxury vehicles smelling (almost) as good as they looked. Achieve 1% status every month with Drift’s Scent of the Month Club—no family fortune or Alfred required.