Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Signature IV

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #49,468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Gentleman2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanGuepard

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

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

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Juniper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentleman or Signature IV?

Gentleman takes 2 of 2 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gentleman and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Juniper and Cedar.

Is Gentleman or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gentleman and Signature IV?

Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. 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.