Fragrance comparison

Flocked & Gilded vs Signature IV

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

2 wins

Flocked & Gilded

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.8840 votes

Rank #28,516 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,225 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flocked & Gilded takes 2 of 2 categories.

Flocked & Gilded
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flocked & Gilded2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flocked & GildedEuphorium Brooklyn

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 58%

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

35%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

40 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFlocked & GildedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeLabdanumMandarin OrangeGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoWhipped CreamCacaoHoneyVanillaAmber

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinGurjan balsamPatchouliHaitian VetiverMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Flocked & Gilded, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer13

Fall100

Winter87

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex33

Women22

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 21%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,516

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlocked & GildedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flocked & Gilded by Euphorium Brooklyn opens with an immediate flash of bitter blood orange and resinous labdanum. It is thick and chewy. The initial tartness quickly folds into whipped cream, sweet honey, and dark cocoa, creating an unusual dessert profile with a shadowy edge. Tobacco and warm benzoin anchor the base…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flocked & Gilded or Signature IV?

Flocked & Gilded takes 2 of 2 categories. Flocked & Gilded is rated 3.88/5 from 40 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Flocked & Gilded for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Flocked & Gilded and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber.

Is Flocked & Gilded or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Flocked & Gilded suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flocked & Gilded and Signature IV?

Flocked & Gilded has top notes of Blood Orange, Labdanum, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Tobacco, Whipped Cream, Cacao and Honey, a base of Benzoin, Gurjan balsam, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver. 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.