Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Signature VI

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Signature VI

Western Valley Avenue London

4.504 votes

Rank #38,922 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature VI
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Paris1/3

Signature VI2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Signature VIWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySignature VI

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitPepperAppleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaOrange BlossomRaspberryRoseStrawberry

Base

AmberCaramelCedarOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Magnolia. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSignature VIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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Signature VI reads as a bright fruity floral with a creamy, sunny feel. The opening looks packed with citrus, cassis and apple, then settles into soft florals, berry sweetness and a warm caramel musk base. From the available review, it comes across as a summery scent with a luxe tanning-lotion effect, likely best for …

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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, In Paris or Signature VI?

Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Signature VI is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature VI for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Signature VI?

Signature VI lasts longest (Signature VI 100/100, In Paris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Signature VI?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Signature VI 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Signature VI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Magnolia.

Is In Paris or Signature VI better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Signature VI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Signature VI?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Signature VI has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Caramel, Cedar and Oakmoss.