Fragrance comparison

Le Sportif vs Signature IV

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,862 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Le Sportif1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Le Sportif
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

Le SportifG. Nejman

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

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

14%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLe SportifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenSea waterRosemaryLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Le Sportif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Sportif by G. Nejman cuts through warm air with crisp, energetic vigor. It stands out as an authentic fresh lemon perfume men can wear every day without smelling synthetic. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, chilled melon, and tart lemon juice. It wakes you up fast. After roughly twenty minut…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Sportif or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Le Sportif and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary.

Is Le Sportif or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Sportif and Signature IV?

Le Sportif has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sea water, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.