Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Ambra

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ambra

Mazzolari

3.6782 votes

Rank #12,772 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra takes 7 of 7 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambra
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Roadster Black0/7

Ambra7/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambra
Community sentiment: Ambra
Longevity: Ambra
Sillage & projection: Ambra
Value for money: Ambra
Versatility: Ambra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roadster BlackCartier

AmbraMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

3.67/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 13%Had 17%Want 70%

Category winnerAmbraRating 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

29%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerAmbraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmbra

SillageAmbra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody 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

TangerineChamomileBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerJasmine

Base

AmberFrench labdanumVanilleSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanille, 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

Spring73

Summer82

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night91

Category winnerAmbraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbraHigher 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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Ambra by Mazzolari opens with a bright, sweet rush of tangerine and bergamot, quickly joined by ylang-ylang, jasmine and warm amber. Reviewers describe it as intense from the first spray, with a fruity floral top that can feel beautiful, soapy or too much depending on taste. The dry-down is the reason to try it: deepe…

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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 Ambra?

Ambra takes 7 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Ambra is rated 3.67/5 from 82 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambra for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Ambra?

Ambra lasts longest (Ambra 81/100, Roadster Black 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Ambra?

Ambra projects furthest (Ambra 73/100, Roadster Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and Ambra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanille, Patchouli and French labdanum.

Is Roadster Black or Ambra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambra is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambra is the stronger pick. Roadster Black suits daytime wear; Ambra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roadster Black and Ambra?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Ambra has top notes of Tangerine, Chamomile and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Amber, French labdanum, Vanille and Sandalwood.