Fragrance comparison

Cannes vs Signature IV

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cannes

Mango

4.147 votes

Rank #40,154 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #48,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cannes takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Cannes2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CannesMango

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

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

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCannesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotLavenderSage

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCaramel

Base5-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Cannes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 22%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCannesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cannes by Mango delivers a cozy spin on the traditional barbershop scent by lacing brisk French lavender and herbal sage with melted caramel and warm tonka bean. The first spray brings a momentary blast of sharp alcohol and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, peppery hum. Within thirty minutes, spicy cinnamon…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cannes or Signature IV?

Cannes takes 2 of 2 categories. Cannes is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cannes for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Cannes and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Cannes or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cannes and Signature IV?

Cannes has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber 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.