Fragrance comparison

Byredo vs Clockwork

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 858 ratings analysed

Byredo

3.95766 votes

Rank #4,538 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,775 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byredo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Byredo2/7

Clockwork5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByredoByredo

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerByredoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

766 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinPink Pepper

Heart

VioletOrris Root

Base

Balsam FirOakmoss

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesViolet, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex66

Women29

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#10,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerByredoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byredo by Byredo acts as a minimalist, unisex scent built on a foundation of aromatic gin, violet, and balsam fir. Launched in 2016 by Jérôme Epinette, it emphasizes a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels deliberate and quiet. This fragrance works well in professional settings where you need a subtle, modern presence tha…

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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, Byredo or Clockwork?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Byredo or Clockwork?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Byredo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byredo or Clockwork?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Byredo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byredo and Clockwork smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss.

Is Byredo or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byredo and Clockwork?

Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. 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.