Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Sandalwood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

2 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Sandalwood

Castle Forbes

—0 votes

Rank #65,202 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 2 of 3 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Clockwork2/3

Sandalwood1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clockwork
Sillage & projection: Sandalwood
Value for money: Not scored
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

SandalwoodCastle Forbes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageSandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPine TreeJuniperPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegClary SageBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Bergamot and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Sandalwood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#65,202

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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Castle Forbes Sandalwood takes a rugged, outdoorsy turn away from overly sweet barbershop colognes. Instead of a creamy pudding vanilla, it hits your nose with brisk pine needles, crushed juniper berries, and sharp black pepper that feel like stepping into a crisp Scottish evergreen forest. As it settles, warm balsam…

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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 lasts longer, Clockwork or Sandalwood?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Sandalwood 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Sandalwood?

Sandalwood projects furthest (Sandalwood 100/100, Clockwork 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Sandalwood smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Bergamot and Balsam Fir.

Is Clockwork or Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Clockwork suits daytime wear; Sandalwood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clockwork and Sandalwood?

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. Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot, Pine Tree, Juniper and Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood.