Fragrance comparison

Ýdalir vs Clockwork

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Ýdalir

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6247 votes

Rank #16,476 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #9,826 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Ýdalir1/7

Clockwork6/7

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

ÝdalirAlkemia Perfumes

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerClockworkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

44%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClockworkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerÝdalirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

conifer65%

mossy53%

fresh42%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Siberian PineJuniperBalsam FirOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerClockworkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,476

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#9,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerClockworkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ýdalir by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ýdalir or Clockwork?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories. Ýdalir is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes. Choose Ýdalir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Clockwork for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ýdalir or Clockwork?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Ýdalir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ýdalir or Clockwork?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Ýdalir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ýdalir and Clockwork smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Ýdalir or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ýdalir and Clockwork?

Ýdalir features Siberian Pine, Juniper, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.