Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs On El

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,960 FruityWoody

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.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clockwork5/7

On El2/7

Ratings & consensus: On El
Community sentiment: Clockwork
Longevity: Clockwork
Sillage & projection: Clockwork
Value for money: On El
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

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerOn ElRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lemon, Cedar 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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#18,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Clockwork takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or On El?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or On El?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lemon, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Clockwork or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Clockwork is the stronger pick. Clockwork suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clockwork and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.