Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Roadster Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 318 ratings analysed

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,543 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex Eau Intense3/7

Roadster Black4/7

Ratings & consensus: Apex Eau Intense
Community sentiment: Apex Eau Intense
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: Roadster Black
Versatility: Roadster Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Apex Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

146 votes

28%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRoadster BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,543

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …

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Cartier Roadster Black opens with a sharp burst of spearmint and crisp bergamot before shifting into dark patchouli, warm vanilla, and resinous labdanum. Built on a sturdy cashmere wood base, this amber woody scent balances cool herbal top notes with a dense balsamic finish. It is tailored for cool autumn evenings and…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apex Eau Intense or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Roadster Black?

They last about the same: Roadster Black 74/100, Apex Eau Intense 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Apex Eau Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Roadster Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Roadster Black is the stronger pick. Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Roadster Black?

Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.