Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Le Hipster

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,458 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Le Hipster

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.673 votes

Rank #71,631 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 4 of 4 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Hipster
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clockwork4/4

Le Hipster0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

Le HipsterLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGingerOzonic notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperVioletParsley

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverCedarPine TreeSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le Hipster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#71,631

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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Le Hipster by Le Parfum Citoyen is a fresh woody fragrance for men built around bright citrus, airy greens, and grounding woods. The scent begins with a brisk combination of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and breezy ozonic notes that create an immediate feeling of morning air. As the initial sharpness softens, an unusual h…

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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 Le Hipster?

Clockwork takes 4 of 4 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Le Hipster?

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

Which projects more, Clockwork or Le Hipster?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Le Hipster 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Le Hipster smell similar?

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

Is Clockwork or Le Hipster better for summer or winter?

Clockwork suits daytime wear; Le Hipster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clockwork and Le Hipster?

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. Le Hipster has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Pepper, Violet and Parsley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Pine Tree and Sandalwood.