Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Roadster Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #52,637 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

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 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouly0/3

Roadster Black3/3

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

PatchoulyByblos

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, French labdanum, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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, Patchouly or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening 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, Patchouly or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Roadster Black?

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

Do Patchouly and Roadster Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, French labdanum, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Patchouly or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouly and Roadster Black?

Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.