Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs My Rules

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #24,672 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Roadster Black3/5

My Rules2/5

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

My RulesPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winnerMy RulesRating 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

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber and 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

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

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

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,672

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

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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My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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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 My Rules?

Roadster Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or My Rules?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, My Rules 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or My Rules?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, My Rules 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and My Rules smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Roadster Black or My Rules better for summer or winter?

Roadster Black suits daytime wear; My Rules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roadster Black and My Rules?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood.