Fragrance comparison

19 vs Signature IV

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.676 votes

Rank #42,575 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,278 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19 takes 2 of 2 categories.

19
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

192/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 19
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19The Fragrance Kitchen

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winner19Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BananaBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner19Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with an unexpected burst of banana and bright bergamot before settling into a warm floral heart of rose, geranium, and ylang-ylang. Grounded by vetiver, musk, and vanilla, it creates a cozy, aromatic woody scent ideal for crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

Reviews →

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, 19 or Signature IV?

19 takes 2 of 2 categories. 19 is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 19 for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 19 and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose and Geranium.

Is 19 or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

19 suits day or night wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19 and Signature IV?

19 has top notes of Banana and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.