Fragrance comparison

Monte Carlo vs Roadster Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Monte Carlo

Pierre Cardin

3.6715 votes

Rank #55,192 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%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 5 categories.

Monte Carlo
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monte Carlo1/5

Roadster Black4/5

Ratings & consensus: Roadster Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: Monte Carlo
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

Monte CarloPierre Cardin

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

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

20%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMonte CarloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

BlueberryJasmineNeroliRose

Base

PeachAmberVanillePatchouli

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Vanille 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

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Cardin Monte Carlo offers a refreshing breeze of mint tea and orange before settling into a warm amber base. Designed for casual spring afternoons, this scent balances crisp citrus with cozy peach undertones. It serves as an easy daily option for women who prefer clean green accords mixed with soft fruit notes.

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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, Monte Carlo or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Monte Carlo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Monte Carlo for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night 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, Monte Carlo or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Monte Carlo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monte Carlo or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Monte Carlo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monte Carlo and Roadster Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Vanille and Patchouli.

Is Monte Carlo or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

Monte Carlo suits day or night wear; Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monte Carlo and Roadster Black?

Monte Carlo has top notes of Tea, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Blueberry, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Peach, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.