Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Vetiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 621 ratings analysed

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Vetiver

Roja Dove

4.36529 votes

Rank #315 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Clockwork2/7

Vetiver5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

VetiverRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

4.36/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiverRating 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

69%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match60%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

BergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarLabdanumPepperCarawayGuaiac WoodCelery

InformationalShared notesPepper, 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

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men56

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#315

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVetiverHigher 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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Roja Dove Vetiver is a polished, spicy vetiver with a bright citrus lift at the top and a drier, earthier base underneath. It opens sharp and elegant, then settles into creamy woods, moss, pepper, and a slightly dirty green facet. It often reads refined, mature, and quietly assertive. Reviews praise the quality and st…

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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 Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.36/5 from 529 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 82/100, Clockwork 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Vetiver?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 70/100, Clockwork 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clockwork and Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Clockwork or Vetiver 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 Vetiver?

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. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.