Clockwork

Clockwork first came to my attention quite some time after its launch. In fact, it was the year it was discontinued. A magazine editor or contributor somewhere in the Style magazine supplement raved about Clockwork, in such an intense way that I had to smell it. She said not many people shared they were wearing it because they didn't want anyone else to know! I think I understand what she meant and to be honest, it didn't hit my radar, I guess it wasn't a long campaign. It really is a small gem, it sits between Eclat Arpege and a citrus light woody fragrance but it's extremely addictive, I get the violets and the Vetiver, limes, it's all there. Unlike others, I love the bottle and I love the font, there's something mysterious to me about a very minimal package, it's the white stopper I think, I just like it for some bizzare reason! As an aside, I wrote to Roads, on Instagram, asking them to re-instate this perfume... I didn't get a reply, it's as if they want us to forget about Clockwork, which is a real crime.

Reminds me a lot of Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, but I actually like this better. Clockwork is almost chemical and artificial smelling, but that is what sets it apart from everything else and weirdly part of it's charm. I am admittedly an oakmoss and vetiver freak, so maybe this is why I am enjoying this so much. I also get a little violet and nutmeg, but little to no amber or vanilla. I read a post on here how someone found this sweet, which is interesting because I don't find this sweet at all, but rather dry and dusty and maybe a little salty. Clockwork is an appropriate name as this is smoky, industrial and metallic smelling in a totally unique and modern way. I find this masculine as this conjures up images of metal workmans tools and mechanics grease but hey maybe a goth girl wearing all black going to a Cure concert or a female executive in a gray power suit laying down the law at a corporate meeting could pull this off. End of the day, I give this a huge thumbs up.

Great all around fragrance. Extremely versatile and elegant, yet can be worn casually as well. I's green, slightly sweet, balsamic, and resinous. Parfum strength and can be worn year round. Shame that it has apparently it's been discontinued.

A nice woody scent with a little incense, very nice indeed

All I can say IS SPECIAL!! Here's my letter to Roads. My name is RajuR. You can find me on the internet worldwide as "RaJuR real deep kool" I'm a music producer, artist, studio owner, fragrance reviewer, and a regular 9-5'er driving subway trains. I've been collecting fragrances for about, 30months. I own some of the best contributions from the best houses on the planet. I occasionally shop Barney's and Neimans mostly for fragrances. After purchasing the NEW Costume National SOUL, I was sent samples from my personal SA. I had seen Roads as a new product during research and discovery of something NEW and different to add to my collection that would change the game for me. It's a constant process, fro indie houses like Brecourt and Floris, to well known houses like Xerjoff, Lelabo and Amouage which I own. They sent me Harmattan and Clockwork. I will say I didn't "Feel" Harmattan. The Oud/Saffron combo was done by Xerjoff...Gao, and I didn't care much for a dominant Saffron scent. Then there was Clockwork, which after checking the notes, I didn't give a "Chance in H" because I DO NOT LIKE Citrus scents, of any blend. Well, I'm about to order Clockwork from Neiman, OVER a previous decision to purchase Arquiste's Anima Dulcis. I now have Clockwork on my left had, and Dulcis on my right. I like the "Animalic feel I get from both, but NUTMEG???? WHAT??!!!! My Review of this fragrance will be prompt and swift when it arrives!!!. I WILL do a "First and Final" Impression soon after I send this email to you. It takes a LOT to get my attention when comes to fragrances. I KNOW what I want, and I KNOW when I've sniffd someting SPECIAL. This my FRIENDS.....IS something Special. Thank my YOU, my SA for knowing my taste, and the Nose behind this line. I rarely give a "Designer" any chance in my "CAGE". Few like, YSL Oud Absolu, Lalique Encre Noire, Costume National SOUL, and Narciso For HIM (Nosed By Kurkdjian) and the FEW in my 150+ flacon collection. Thank again for your contribution. I appreciate it much. Because I represent the everyday working guy, the realest reviewer, the polarizing figure that I am speaks for itself. I'm TRUE to the game, I rarely, if EVER say I "LOVE" a fragrance as many do. I won't say I LOVE this fragrance, But I will say...it's something SPECIAL .....to me. And I'll let everyone know SOON.

baharatli? evet ,oryantal? evet ,ve neredeyse gourmand.. roads parfumleri , dyptique , byredo gibi parfumlerden biraz daha ust kaliteli. cok yalin , kalici ve sofisitike parfum uretiyorlar. clockwork de bunlardan biri. icerigi cok zengin degil, cok guzel ayarlanmis , hersey yerli yerinde kokuyor, inanilmaz uyumlu harmani var. cok ozel diyemeyecegim koku karakterine (o da londranin niche parfum evleri yolumun uzeri olmasi ve cok fazla parfum denemis olmam sebebiyle olabilir) ama yuzde 90 kisi kolaylikla begenir. Karakterde, orta ayar moda evlerinin cikardigi (zara,topman,riverisland) ucuz, garantici bol baharatli parfumlerini cagristiriyor 1kac saatten sonra ozellikle(tabi o parfumlerde genelde dakikalar icinde kalite kalmiyor o ayri, ve bu oyle degil) ama acilisi biraz daha guzel ve yuksek klas moda evlerine daha yakin(helmut lang,dries van noten). ama kesinlikle kaliteli, kullanilan malzeme ust kalite, kara biber ve kirmizi aci biber neredeyse gozunuzu yakiyor. sonradan ortaya cikan vanilya cok kaliteli ve vintage tarzinda.hersey uyumlu ve birbirini tamamliyor. handikapi ucuz niche parfumleri takip etmis karakterde, satmayi hedeflemis , ama orta ayar niche parfumlerin ayarinda kalitesi ve kaliciligi. kesinlikle unisex ama biraz fazla unisex , erkeklar erkeksi kadinlar kadinsi hissedemeyecekler kesinlikle ve buda guven vermiyor . 30 yas alti icin daha uygun. uzeri yas grubuna sirf kalitesi icin tavsiye ederim ama koku olarak etmem sahsen.

Run by Ryanair founder's granddaughter Danielle Ryan, Roads is a new line of fragrances which strikes for its *trendy* aesthetic. The overall style of the brand seems very pop and even a tad *cheap* (both the bottles and packagings look like hair-products or, if you prefer, cosmetics more in general) and while most of them felt a bit dull and not completely accomplished, Clokwork was nice enough to deserve further exploration for me. Clockwork opens with a blast of pepper and nutmeg. The initial effect is quite striking as this is probably the most heavy fragrance on both of these notes I've ever tried. The bone structure around which the fragrance evolves is a blend of balmy resins and vetiver while a restrained violet note remarks its presence throughout. Vanilla provides some sweetness starting from the early stages of the drydown and, to be honest, this is probably the only aspect I don't like about this interesting composition. Overall, I can't say I'm completely sold on Clockwork (the sweetness ruined it for me) and, as much as I think it's far from being a masterpiece, I also believe it might be worth of some attention from those who like modern twisted masculines. Rating: 6.5/10

I got this as a free sample with another purchase. I thought I was picking up some balsamic resin, but none listed. I think a very nice earthy vetiver is the main note. It's a bit sweet, and quite rich. Surely a Fall and Winter fragrance. I don't know the price, but it smells like a quality niche fragrance. It reminds me of Eldo Rien fragrance.