Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cologne vs Signature IV

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,105 ratings analysed

2 wins

L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Guerlain

4.344,102 votes

Rank #1,568 CitrusAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 2 of 2 categories.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and almond 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.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlain

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%

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

55%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,102 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value0

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

almond88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

nutty42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondNeroli

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite Musk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Neroli. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall30

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,568

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#50,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain offers a bright, crisp alternative to heavier warm-weather fragrances. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit, juicy orange, tart bergamot, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settle down, a cr…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Signature IV?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 2 of 2 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond 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 L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Neroli.

Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Signature IV?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond and Neroli, a base of Vetiver and White Musk. 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.