Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,957 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #26,187 WoodyAromatic

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.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Clockwork5/7

Kenzo pour Homme2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo pour Homme
Community sentiment: Clockwork
Longevity: Clockwork
Sillage & projection: Clockwork
Value for money: Kenzo pour Homme
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

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating 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

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match61%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

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lemon, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#26,187

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

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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Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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 Kenzo pour Homme?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Kenzo pour Homme?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Kenzo pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Kenzo pour Homme?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Clockwork or Kenzo pour Homme 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 Kenzo pour Homme?

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. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.