Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,719 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Clockwork1/7

Jil Sander Woman III5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Woman III
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Jil Sander Woman III
Versatility: Clockwork
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Woman III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIRating 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

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Bergamot and Cedar. 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

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#4,719

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher 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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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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 Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Clockwork 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Clockwork 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Clockwork or Jil Sander Woman III better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Clockwork and Jil Sander Woman III?

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. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.