Fragrance comparison

Clockwork vs Viola

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Viola

Sospiro Perfumes

4.1862 votes

Rank #12,916 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Clockwork4/7

Viola2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClockworkRoads

ViolaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

4.18/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerViolaRating 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

60%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

woody74%

citrus65%

balsamic56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

LemonJuniperClary SageBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisRosemaryIncenseNutmeg

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Viola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring97

Summer100

Fall80

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerViolaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men70

Unisex24

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#12,916

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Sospiro Viola kicks off with a sharp, wake-you-up blast of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and crisp juniper berries cracked over fresh black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of herbal clary sage, earthy rosemary, and mineral ambergris, touched by a dry veil of incense …

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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 Viola?

Clockwork takes 4 of 7 categories. Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes; Viola is rated 4.18/5 from 62 votes. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viola for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clockwork or Viola?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Viola 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clockwork or Viola?

Projection is very close: Clockwork 64/100, Viola 64/100 for sillage.

Do Clockwork and Viola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Clockwork or Viola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Clockwork and Viola?

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. Viola has top notes of Lemon, Juniper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Rosemary, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Oakmoss.