Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 736 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Roja Dove

3.99704 votes

Rank #1,921 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Roadster Black4/7

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roadster BlackCartier

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

3.99/ 5 · 704 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRating 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

45%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

704 votes

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value28

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%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match27%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

LavenderLemonMintBergamotPetitgrainTarragonBasil

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose de Mai

Base

MossAmbergrisCloveVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliCedarLabdanum

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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex9

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,921

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher 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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Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is a polished aromatic fougere built around sharp lavender, bright citrus and a green, mossy spine. It opens brisk and bitter, then settles into a smoother, spiced drydown with tonka warmth and a slightly earthy, old-school barbershop feel. It suits someone who enjoys classic masculin…

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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 Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 704 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and French labdanum.

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

For summer, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 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 Parfum Cologne?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Clove and Vetiver.