Fragrance comparison

Feel Freedom vs Clockwork

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Feel Freedom

Angeline

3.4648 votes

Rank #54,697 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #9,595 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories.

Feel Freedom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Clockwork
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Feel Freedom1/7

Clockwork6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feel FreedomAngeline

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 34%Want 19%

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

4%Love

56%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageClockwork

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerClockworkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night6

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerFeel FreedomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerClockworkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feel Freedom opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and tart lemon peel, cutting through the air before settling into a dry heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the bright citrus fades, amber and vanilla emerge at the base, softening the woody edges with a dry, resinous warmth. The scent sits in the fres…

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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, Feel Freedom or Clockwork?

Clockwork takes 6 of 7 categories. Feel Freedom is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes; Clockwork is rated 3.66/5 from 92 votes. Choose Feel Freedom for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime 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, Feel Freedom or Clockwork?

Clockwork lasts longest (Clockwork 77/100, Feel Freedom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feel Freedom or Clockwork?

Clockwork projects furthest (Clockwork 64/100, Feel Freedom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feel Freedom and Clockwork smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lemon, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Feel Freedom or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Feel Freedom and Clockwork?

Feel Freedom has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla 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.