Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Signature IV

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,898 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formentera1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Formentera
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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Pink Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formentera or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Formentera and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

Is Formentera or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formentera and Signature IV?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and 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.