Fragrance comparison

Genesis Homme vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Genesis Homme

Le Chameau

4.5618 votes

Rank #32,395 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%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?

Genesis Homme takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Genesis Homme2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genesis HommeLe Chameau

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%

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

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGenesis HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood

Base3 to 4 hours

OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Amber. Durations are only published for Genesis Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall91

Winter27

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesis HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis Homme by Le Chameau is an aromatic fougere built around a crisp blend of fruits, clean herbs, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green apple, grapefruit, and lemon, cushioned by leafy violet leaf. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns herbal and spicy through lavender, rosemar…

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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, Genesis Homme or Signature IV?

Genesis Homme takes 2 of 2 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Genesis Homme and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Amber.

Is Genesis Homme or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Signature IV?

Genesis Homme has top notes of Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.