Fragrance comparison

Classics 5.0 vs Signature IV

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

Classics 5.0

Zara

3.5636 votes

Rank #19,094 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,551 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classics 5.0 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Classics 5.0
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Classics 5.02/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Classics 5.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classics 5.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classics 5.0Zara

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 67%Had 27%Want 5%

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

6%Love

47%Like

44%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value0

Category winnerClassics 5.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleCassis

Heart

Geranium

Base

LeatherPatchouli

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Cassis, Geranium and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer47

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex21

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#46,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassics 5.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classics 5.0 by Zara opens with a bright pop of sweet red apple and green cassis. The fruitiness feels fresh and slightly syrupy on initial spray. As the opening settles, crisp geranium adds a clean, herbal middle layer that keeps the sweetness from taking over. The dry-down relies on a quiet combination of dry leathe…

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, Classics 5.0 or Signature IV?

Classics 5.0 takes 2 of 2 categories. Classics 5.0 is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Classics 5.0 for a fruity and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Classics 5.0 and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cassis, Geranium and Leather.

Is Classics 5.0 or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Classics 5.0 suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classics 5.0 and Signature IV?

Classics 5.0 has top notes of Apple and Cassis, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Leather and Patchouli. 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.