Fragrance comparison

Gourmand vs Signature IV

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Gourmand

Deraah Private

3.888 votes

Rank #55,036 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #48,169 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Gourmand1/2

Signature IV1/2

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

GourmandDeraah Private

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

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

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

caramel61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotAppleOlibanumOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedarelemi

Base6-10 hrs

VetiverPatchouliCaramel

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 30%Work 26%Casual 24%Party 20%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,036

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private Gourmand does not smell like a typical dessert bakery. Instead, it hits the skin with a vibrant clash of bitter grapefruit, tart green apple, and crisp bergamot that cuts through the initial alcohol lift in minutes. As the citrus settles, dry cedar and resinous elemi create a sturdy backbone that keeps …

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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gourmand or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gourmand is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gourmand for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gourmand and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Cedar.

Is Gourmand or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gourmand and Signature IV?

Gourmand has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedar and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Caramel. 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.