Fragrance comparison

Ambuscade vs Clockwork

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

Ambuscade

Avant

3.7716 votes

Rank #23,151 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,782 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambuscade
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambuscade1/5

Clockwork4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbuscadeAvant

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerClockworkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

44%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmbuscadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

violet30%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesPepper

Heart

RaspberryNutmeg

Base

Violet

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg and Violet. 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

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#10,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerClockworkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambuscade by Avant is a bright berry fragrance with a cool, sparkling opening and a light spicy edge. Reviewers describe raspberry, red berries, tangy fruit, pepper and nutmeg more clearly than violet, with the dry-down staying fruity rather than strongly floral or powdery. It suits people who want a sweet, fresh, pla…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambuscade or Clockwork?

Clockwork takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambuscade is rated 3.77/5 from 16 votes; Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes. Choose Ambuscade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambuscade or Clockwork?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Ambuscade 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambuscade or Clockwork?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Ambuscade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambuscade and Clockwork smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Ambuscade or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

Ambuscade suits daytime wear; Clockwork suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambuscade and Clockwork?

Ambuscade has top notes of Red Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry and Nutmeg, a base of Violet. 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.