Espada Prime vs Signature IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Espada PrimeChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature IVChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Espada Prime1/2
Signature IV1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Espada Prime
- 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
Espada PrimeLe ChameauSignature IVWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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 hate33%Love
33%Like
33%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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada PrimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy83%
cinnamon65%
amber48%
rose30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeppermint
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonSpicesRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberPatchouliLeather
Top
BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary
Base
AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Rose. Durations are only published for Espada Prime, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#50,363
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEspada Prime by Le Chameau is an accessible woody spicy fragrance built around bright citrus, biting spices, and warm resinous undertones. It opens with an energetic splash of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and cool peppermint, delivering an immediate burst of crisp sweetness. As the initial freshness softens, a li…
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…
Reviews →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, Espada Prime or Signature IV?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Espada Prime is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Espada Prime for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Espada Prime and Signature IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Rose.
Is Espada Prime or Signature IV better for summer or winter?
Espada Prime suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Espada Prime and Signature IV?
Espada Prime has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Leather. 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.
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