Fragrance comparison

Fuoco vs Signature IV

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Fuoco

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #57,420 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,551 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature IV takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Fuoco0/1

Signature IV1/1

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

FuocoPaolo Gigli

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

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

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-40 mins

LavenderBergamotGranny Smith apple

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumPink PepperRosemaryRoseCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite HoneyCedarAmberVetiver

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Fuoco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Fuoco delivers a bold aromatic burst right out of the bottle. Crisp Granny Smith apple cuts through herbal lavender and bright bergamot within seconds of spraying. It is lively. The scent quickly gains body as spicy pink pepper and earthy rosemary join fresh geranium petals in the heart. You get crisp frui…

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, Fuoco or Signature IV?

Signature IV takes 1 of 1 categories. Fuoco is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fuoco for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Fuoco and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper.

Is Fuoco or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fuoco and Signature IV?

Fuoco has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Honey and 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.