Fragrance comparison

Sandalwood vs Clockwork

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Sandalwood

Castle Forbes

—0 votes

Rank #65,202 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Clockwork

Roads

3.6692 votes

Rank #10,716 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clockwork takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Sandalwood1/3

Clockwork2/3

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

SandalwoodCastle Forbes

ClockworkRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.66/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

44%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClockwork

SillageSandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPine TreeJuniperPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegClary SageBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Top

NutmegPepperLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarBalsam Fir

Base

VetiverVanillaOakmossAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerClockworkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Sandalwood or Clockwork?

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

Which projects more, Sandalwood or Clockwork?

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

Do Sandalwood and Clockwork smell similar?

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

Is Sandalwood or Clockwork better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sandalwood and Clockwork?

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. 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.