Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Feel Freedom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

6 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #9,595 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Feel Freedom

Angeline

3.4648 votes

Rank #54,697 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Feel Freedom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Clockwork6/7

Feel Freedom1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

Feel FreedomAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 34%Want 19%

Category winnerClockworkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

4%Love

56%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night6

Category winnerFeel FreedomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#54,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClockworkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Feel Freedom opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and tart lemon peel, cutting through the air before settling into a dry heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the bright citrus fades, amber and vanilla emerge at the base, softening the woody edges with a dry, resinous warmth. The scent sits in the fres…

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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, Clockwork or Feel Freedom?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Feel Freedom is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Feel Freedom for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Feel Freedom?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Feel Freedom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Feel Freedom?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Feel Freedom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Feel Freedom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lemon, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Clockwork or Feel Freedom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Clockwork and Feel Freedom?

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. Feel Freedom has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Amber.