Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Roadster Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,897 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ben Sherman3/7

Roadster Black4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerBen ShermanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

28%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerBen ShermanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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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, Ben Sherman or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Roadster Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Ben Sherman or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roadster Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Ben Sherman suits day or night wear; Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Roadster Black?

Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.