Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

6 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #15,227 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 6 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.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Clockwork6/7

Midnight Datura1/7

Ratings & consensus: Midnight Datura
Community sentiment: Clockwork
Longevity: Clockwork
Sillage & projection: Clockwork
Value for money: Clockwork
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

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerMidnight DaturaRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber and Violet. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#15,227

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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 Midnight Datura?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Midnight Datura?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Midnight Datura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Midnight Datura?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Midnight Datura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Violet.

Is Clockwork or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clockwork is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Datura is the stronger pick. Clockwork suits daytime wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clockwork and Midnight Datura?

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. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.