Fragrance comparison

Gengis Khan vs Signature IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gengis Khan

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1962 votes

Rank #11,618 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gengis Khan takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gengis Khan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy 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.

Gengis Khan2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gengis KhanMarc de la Morandiere

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

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

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

62 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGengis KhanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Rose. Durations are only published for Gengis Khan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

Casual 38%Date 25%Work 22%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGengis KhanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…

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, Gengis Khan or Signature IV?

Gengis Khan takes 2 of 2 categories. Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy 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 Gengis Khan and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Rose.

Is Gengis Khan or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Gengis Khan suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gengis Khan and Signature IV?

Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles. 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.