Fragrance comparison

Bois de Langbian vs Signature IV

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Bois de Langbian

VENUE

3.333 votes

Rank #63,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Bois de Langbian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois de Langbian1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Bois de Langbian
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

Bois de LangbianVENUE

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

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

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBois de LangbianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitVioletCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarCardamomLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverAmbretteAmberwoodOakmoss

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar and Leather. Durations are only published for Bois de Langbian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,157

PerfumerAlvin Bunawan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Langbian by VENUE brings a bracing, forest-mountain feel straight down to earth. The first spray releases a brisk snap of bitter grapefruit peel alongside powdery violet and dry cinnamon. It wakes you up fast. Soon, the tartness recedes to reveal dry Virginia cedar shavings, green cardamom, and a thin slice of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois de Langbian or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Bois de Langbian is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bois de Langbian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Bois de Langbian and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar and Leather.

Is Bois de Langbian or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Bois de Langbian suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Langbian and Signature IV?

Bois de Langbian has top notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Cinnamon, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cardamom and Leather, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Ambrette, Amberwood and Oakmoss. 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.