Fragrance comparison

L'Haleine des Dieux vs Signature IV

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #8,818 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,476 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 2 of 2 categories.

L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Haleine des Dieux2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: L'Haleine des Dieux
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Haleine des Dieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

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

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value0

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesAmber, Leather and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#47,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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, L'Haleine des Dieux or Signature IV?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 2 of 2 categories. L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do L'Haleine des Dieux and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Leather and Labdanum.

Is L'Haleine des Dieux or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Haleine des Dieux and Signature IV?

L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla. 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.