Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs Signature IV

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,740 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature IV takes 1 of 1 categories.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Benjoin0/1

Signature IV1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenjoinG Parfums

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

vanilla42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Benjoin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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, Benjoin or Signature IV?

Signature IV takes 1 of 1 categories. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Benjoin and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Benjoin or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Benjoin and Signature IV?

Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.