Fragrance comparison

Le Prince Galant vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Le Prince Galant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.7516 votes

Rank #43,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,363 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Prince Galant takes 2 of 2 categories.

Le Prince Galant
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Prince Galant2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Le Prince Galant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Prince Galant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Prince GalantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

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

19%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLe Prince GalantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruitApple

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumJuniperCardamom

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodVetiverCedar

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Geranium and Juniper. Durations are only published for Le Prince Galant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall30

Winter10

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Prince GalantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Prince Galant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fresh woody spicy eau de toilette released in 2012 for men. The scent starts with a crisp citrus opening of lemon and grapefruit rounded out by tart apple. As the fruit notes settle, an aromatic core of geranium, juniper, and warm cardamom gives the blend a balanced…

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, Le Prince Galant or Signature IV?

Le Prince Galant takes 2 of 2 categories. Le Prince Galant is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Le Prince Galant for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Le Prince Galant and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Geranium and Juniper.

Is Le Prince Galant or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Le Prince Galant suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Prince Galant and Signature IV?

Le Prince Galant has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.