Fragrance comparison

1948 vs Signature IV

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

1948

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #44,963 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,593 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1948 takes 2 of 2 categories.

1948
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19482/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 1948
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1948

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1948Legacy

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ 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 winner1948Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumRosemarySage

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 1948, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 16%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1948Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1948 by Legacy delivers a crisp splash of tart grapefruit, sharp ginger, and bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. The opening burst feels vibrant and brisk. Within twenty minutes, breezy water notes, garden sage, and herbal rosemary take center stage, softening the initial citrus bite into a c…

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, 1948 or Signature IV?

1948 takes 2 of 2 categories. 1948 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1948 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1948 and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Rosemary.

Is 1948 or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

1948 suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1948 and Signature IV?

1948 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Amber. 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.