Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 264 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,372 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Clockwork5/7

Kaiak Sonar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak SonarRating 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

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cedar, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#32,372

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

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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Kaiak Sonar opens with a watery, salty rush, touched by seaweed, citrus and crisp fruits before softer florals come through. It stays fresh and airy, then dries down to musk, woods and a gentle amber warmth. This is a modern aquatic floral with a breezy coastal feel rather than a sweet fruity style. It makes most sens…

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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 Kaiak Sonar?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Kaiak Sonar?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Kaiak Sonar?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cedar, Balsam Fir and Vetiver.

Is Clockwork or Kaiak Sonar 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 Clockwork and Kaiak Sonar?

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. Kaiak Sonar has top notes of Watery Notes, Seaweed, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Metallic notes, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Moss, Atlas Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.