Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,159 ratings analysed

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,069 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Clockwork2/7

Heritage Eau de Parfum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating 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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#1,069

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Heritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a traditional woody spicy fragrance built around crisp aromatics, rich florals, and a deep timber base. The scent begins with a clean burst of lavender, bergamot, and sparkling aldehydes that creates a classic barbershop feel. As it settles, earthy patchouli pairs with carnation, …

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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, Clockwork or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Clockwork or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clockwork is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Clockwork suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clockwork and Heritage Eau de Parfum?

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. Heritage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.