Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,404 ratings analysed

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Roadster Black3/7

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Versatility: Roadster Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roadster BlackCartier

La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating 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

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,372 votes

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

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

PepperAniseBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum

Base

VanillePatchouliVetyver

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

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher 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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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…

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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 La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanille, Patchouli and French labdanum.

Is Roadster Black or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roadster Black is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roadster Black and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver.