Fragrance comparison

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus vs Roadster Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus

Ex Floribus Vinis

4.004 votes

Rank #54,833 CitrusSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus
Choose it for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus1/4

Roadster Black3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus
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

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus IdaeusEx Floribus Vinis

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerFragranza Nº 4 Rubus IdaeusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

soft spicy86%

sour72%

fruity58%

conifer44%

fresh30%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red CurrantLimeBergamotMintCassiaMelonBlueberry

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLilyPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodVanilleMuskPatchouliWhipped Cream

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Vanille and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus by Ex Floribus Vinis captures the mouthwatering aroma of crushed red currants, zesty lime, and sweet melon poured over an Italian summer table. Inspired by northern Italy's Refosco red wine, this fragrance opens with a brisk, tangy splash of berries and cooling mint that immediately wakes u…

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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, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus or Roadster Black?

Projection is very close: Roadster Black 67/100, Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus 65/100 for sillage.

Do Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus and Roadster Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Vanille and Patchouli.

Is Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus suits daytime wear; Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus and Roadster Black?

Fragranza Nº 4 Rubus Idaeus has top notes of Red Currant, Lime, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Pepper, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Vanille and Musk. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.