Fragrance comparison

Água do Mar Mareô vs Signature IV

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

2 wins

Água do Mar Mareô

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.3358 votes

Rank #27,538 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,339 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Água do Mar Mareô takes 2 of 2 categories.

Água do Mar Mareô
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Água do Mar Mareô2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Água do Mar MareôL’Occitane Au Brésil

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 41%Had 2%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

38%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value0

Category winnerÁgua do Mar MareôBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine86%

citrus72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

salty30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesThalassogaia™LemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderSageYlang-YlangCardamomApple

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple. Durations are only published for Água do Mar Mareô, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex70

Women21

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 18%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÁgua do Mar MareôHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Água do Mar Mareô by L’Occitane Au Brésil captures the crisp chill of crashing ocean waves. It is intensely refreshing. The initial blast pairs sharp lemon and tart bergamot with salty sea notes and aromatic rosemary. You immediately feel like you are standing on a windy coastline under bright morning sun. As the spra…

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, Água do Mar Mareô or Signature IV?

Água do Mar Mareô takes 2 of 2 categories. Água do Mar Mareô is rated 4.33/5 from 58 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Água do Mar Mareô for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Água do Mar Mareô and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple.

Is Água do Mar Mareô or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Água do Mar Mareô suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Água do Mar Mareô and Signature IV?

Água do Mar Mareô has top notes of Sea Notes, Thalassogaia™, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss 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.