Fragrance comparison

Black Diamond vs Signature IV

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Diamond

Canali

4.22160 votes

Rank #31,261 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,732 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Diamond takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Diamond
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Diamond2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DiamondCanali

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

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

43%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBlack DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base6 to 9 hours

LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cedar, Apple and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer34

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…

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…

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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 is better, Black Diamond or Signature IV?

Black Diamond takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Black Diamond and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cedar, Apple and Mandarin Orange.

Is Black Diamond or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Diamond and Signature IV?

Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach 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.