Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 703 ratings analysed

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.17671 votes

Rank #1,056 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scandal Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Roadster Black2/7

Scandal Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Scandal Pour Homme
Longevity: Scandal Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Scandal Pour Homme
Value for money: Roadster Black
Versatility: Roadster Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roadster BlackCartier

Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.17/ 5 · 671 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeRating 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

58%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value37

Category winnerRoadster BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, amber 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

—

Top

LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet

Base

OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,056

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

Reviews →

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 Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Scandal Pour Homme?

They last about the same: Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, Roadster Black 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Scandal Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Roadster Black 67/100 for sillage.

Do Roadster Black and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

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

Is Roadster Black or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roadster Black and Scandal Pour Homme?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.