Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs 195 a.C.

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 444 ratings analysed

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

195 a.C.

Agatho Parfum

4.10412 votes

Rank #1,465 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

195 a.C. takes 5 of 7 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
195 a.C.
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Roadster Black1/7

195 a.C.5/7

Ratings & consensus: 195 a.C.
Community sentiment: 195 a.C.
Longevity: 195 a.C.
Sillage & projection: 195 a.C.
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Roadster Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 195 a.C.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roadster BlackCartier

195 a.C.Agatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.10/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winner195 a.C.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

57%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

297 votes

Category winner195 a.C.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity195 a.C.

Sillage195 a.C.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

amber30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, green and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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Top

Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon

Heart

FigCardamomJasmine

Base

Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, 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

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,465

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winner195 a.C.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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195 a.C. is a green fig fragrance with a sharp, bitter opening and a distinctive tea and incense core. It starts with fig leaf, mint and citrus brightness, then settles into woods, smoke and a dry herbal feel. If you like lush, photorealistic fig with a darker, more aromatic edge, this stands out. If you want creamy s…

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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, Roadster Black or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. takes 5 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 195 a.C. for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. lasts longest (195 a.C. 82/100, Roadster Black 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Roadster Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and 195 a.C. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Roadster Black or 195 a.C. better for summer or winter?

For summer, 195 a.C. is the stronger pick. For winter, Roadster Black is the stronger pick. Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roadster Black and 195 a.C.?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. 195 a.C. has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pomegranate, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Black Tea, Incense, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood.