Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultimate vs Clockwork

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 865 ratings analysed

A*Men Ultimate

Mugler

4.04773 votes

Rank #3,638 CoffeeWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,021 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Ultimate
Choose it for a coffee and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A*Men Ultimate3/7

Clockwork4/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultimate
Community sentiment: Clockwork
Longevity: Clockwork
Sillage & projection: Clockwork
Value for money: A*Men Ultimate
Versatility: Clockwork
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Ultimate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men UltimateMugler

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 773 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerA*Men UltimateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

773 votes

44%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA*Men UltimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

conifer56%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CappuccinoBalsam FirBergamotCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for A*Men Ultimate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night53

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 23%Party 13%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#10,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerA*Men UltimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Ultimate reboots the legendary gourmand line with a lighter, crisper touch. The scent starts briskly. A bright burst of sparkling Italian bergamot pairs with a sudden, cool blast of balsam fir. You get an immediate kick of pine needle freshness before the scent shifts gears. Within twenty minutes, the sta…

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Clockwork by Roads is an unconventional woody fragrance that balances sharp, spiced citruses with a resinous, balsamic depth. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for men and women who appreciate dry, earthy scents. With its unique blend of nutmeg, cedar, and vetiver, this composition feels precise, mod…

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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, A*Men Ultimate or Clockwork?

Clockwork takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultimate is rated 4.04/5 from 773 votes; Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes. Choose A*Men Ultimate for a coffee and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultimate or Clockwork?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, A*Men Ultimate 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultimate or Clockwork?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, A*Men Ultimate 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultimate and Clockwork smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is A*Men Ultimate or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clockwork is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Ultimate is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultimate suits daytime wear; Clockwork suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultimate and Clockwork?

A*Men Ultimate features Cappuccino, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. Clockwork has top notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Balsam Fir, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.