Fragrance comparison

Eau Sereine vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau Sereine

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0335 votes

Rank #21,588 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,511 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sereine takes 2 of 2 categories.

Eau Sereine
Choose it for a citrus and lavender 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.

Eau Sereine2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau SereineLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

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

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value0

Category winnerEau SereineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Cedar

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Eau Sereine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau SereineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Sereine or Signature IV?

Eau Sereine takes 2 of 2 categories. Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender 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 Eau Sereine and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau Sereine or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau Sereine and Signature IV?

Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar. 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.