Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Akhdar

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Akhdar

MABRA PARFUMS

3.673 votes

Rank #59,749 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akhdar
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Roadster Black4/4

Akhdar0/4

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

Roadster BlackCartier

AkhdarMABRA PARFUMS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRoadster BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

green100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

cannabis65%

citrus56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and green

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

BergamotcannabisHaitian VetiverVetiver

Heart

Green TeaMintAmyrisAtlas Cedar

Base

French labdanumPatchouliFrankincensePeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Patchouli and French labdanum. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

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#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerBrahim Mohamed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoadster BlackHigher 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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Akhdar by MABRA PARFUMS opens with a sharp burst of bergamot sliced over damp, raw cannabis leaves and dark Haitian vetiver. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a heart of crisp green tea and cooling mint emerges alongside dry Atlas cedar. The base settles into a resinous mix of frankincense, French labdanum, and ea…

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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 Akhdar?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Akhdar is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akhdar for a green and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Akhdar?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Akhdar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Akhdar?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Akhdar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and Akhdar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and French labdanum.

Is Roadster Black or Akhdar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roadster Black and Akhdar?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Akhdar has top notes of Bergamot, cannabis, Haitian Vetiver and Vetiver, heart notes of Green Tea, Mint, Amyris and Atlas Cedar, a base of French labdanum, Patchouli, Frankincense and Peru Balsam.