Fragrance comparison

In Green vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

In Green

Henry Cotton's

3.2711 votes

Rank #58,244 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,363 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

In Green
Choose it for a woody and aromatic 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.

In Green1/2

Signature IV1/2

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

In GreenHenry Cotton's

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

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

18%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value0

Category winnerIn GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperCassis

Heart

NutmegSageTeak Wood

Base

VetiverWoody Notes

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

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#58,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Green by Henry Cotton's opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and cassis. Soon, herbal clary sage and nutmeg warm the heart over dry teak wood. Clean vetiver grounds the base with a quiet, earthy finish. It wears easily on crisp spring mornings and relaxed weekend afternoons in casual wear.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In Green or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. In Green is rated 3.27/5 from 11 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose In Green for a woody and aromatic 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 In Green and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis and Nutmeg.

Is In Green or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Green and Signature IV?

In Green has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sage and Teak Wood, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes. 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.