Fragrance comparison

Roadster Black vs Vienna VIE

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Vienna VIE

The Scent of Departure

3.8234 votes

Rank #40,033 GreenSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 6 categories.

Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vienna VIE
Choose it for a green and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roadster Black4/6

Vienna VIE2/6

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

Vienna VIEThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

3.82/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerVienna VIERating 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

18%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVienna VIEMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

green100%

soft spicy92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

MintGrassFloral NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

Star AniseRhubarbTarragonLotusCinnamonClove

Base

Mexican chocolateVanilleLicoriceCoffeePatchouliGuaiac WoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Vanille 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

Summer75

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night29

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,033

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Vienna VIE by The Scent of Departure is a green, spice-kissed unisex scent that captures a crisp Austrian morning. It opens with cool mint and fresh grass before warming into a dark base of Mexican chocolate, licorice, and coffee. This fragrance suits those who appreciate unconventional gourmands that balance garden f…

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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 Vienna VIE?

Roadster Black takes 4 of 6 categories. Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes; Vienna VIE is rated 3.82/5 from 34 votes. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vienna VIE for a green and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roadster Black or Vienna VIE?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Vienna VIE 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roadster Black or Vienna VIE?

Roadster Black projects furthest (Roadster Black 67/100, Vienna VIE 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roadster Black and Vienna VIE smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Vanille and Patchouli.

Is Roadster Black or Vienna VIE better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roadster Black and Vienna VIE?

Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Vienna VIE has top notes of Mint, Grass, Floral Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Star Anise, Rhubarb, Tarragon and Lotus, a base of Mexican chocolate, Vanille, Licorice and Coffee.