Fragrance comparison

Coriolan vs Signature IV

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 529 ratings analysed

2 wins

Coriolan

Guerlain

4.32526 votes

Rank #1,513 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #49,468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriolan takes 2 of 2 categories.

Coriolan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus 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.

Coriolan2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriolanGuerlain

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

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

47%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

526 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

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCoriolanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SageLemonPetitgrainBergamotNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

FennelCorianderNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliBenzoin

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Nutmeg and Leather. Durations are only published for Coriolan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,513

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#49,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoriolanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coriolan by Guerlain delivers a crisp, dry take on the traditional woody chypre style. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, herbal sage, and snappy petitgrain, setting an aromatic and herbal tone from the initial spray. As the citrus freshness recedes, warm coriander, fennel, and nutmeg …

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, Coriolan or Signature IV?

Coriolan takes 2 of 2 categories. Coriolan is rated 4.32/5 from 526 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Coriolan for a aromatic and citrus 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 Coriolan and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Nutmeg and Leather.

Is Coriolan or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coriolan and Signature IV?

Coriolan has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Fennel, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, 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.