Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

6 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #19,093 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roadster Black6/7

Curve Kicks for Men1/7

Ratings & consensus: Roadster Black
Community sentiment: Roadster Black
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Roadster Black
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

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerRoadster BlackRating 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

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Curve Kicks for Men opens with a sharp burst of mint, bergamot, and ginger before warming into caraway and lavender. The scent settles into a dry wood base dominated by cedar, cashmere wood, and musk. It projects a fresh spicy herbal aroma suitable for casual spring mornings and quick afternoon errands.

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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 Curve Kicks for Men?

Roadster Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Curve Kicks for Men?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Curve Kicks for Men?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and French labdanum.

Is Roadster Black or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roadster Black and Curve Kicks for Men?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Curve Kicks for Men has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Caraway and Ginger, heart notes of Cedar, Labdanum, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver.