Fragrance comparison

Conditional vs Roadster Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Conditional

Peter Andre

3.2512 votes

Rank #55,701 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

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 5 categories.

Conditional
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Conditional1/5

Roadster Black4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConditionalPeter Andre

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerRoadster BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

28%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value45

Category winnerConditionalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

green77%

leather65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeMint

Heart

PapyrusResinJasmineCardamomPatchouliNutmeg

Base

AmberVetyverCashmere WoodVanille

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Conditional by Peter Andre kicks off with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, and crushed mint leaf. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into an earthy, dry heart built around papyrus, nutmeg, and green cardamom. As the scent warms on skin, resin and patchouli join the mix, giving the composition a surprisingly…

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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, Conditional or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Conditional is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Conditional for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Conditional or Roadster Black?

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

Which projects more, Conditional or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Conditional 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Conditional and Roadster Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Conditional or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

Conditional suits daytime wear; Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Conditional and Roadster Black?

Conditional has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Papyrus, Resin, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Vetyver, Cashmere Wood and Vanille. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.