Fragrance comparison

Loaded vs Signature Grey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Loaded

Strellson

3.3116 votes

Rank #55,108 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Signature Grey

Bugatti Fashion

3.4641 votes

Rank #20,996 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Grey takes 3 of 5 categories.

Loaded
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature Grey
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Loaded2/5

Signature Grey3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoadedStrellson

Signature GreyBugatti Fashion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

3.46/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

Category winnerSignature GreyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

10%Love

51%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityLoaded

SillageLoaded

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSignature GreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

MyrrhGinger flowerLavender

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotPink PepperPepper

Heart

LeatherVetiverHoneysuckleElemi resinAgarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliMossCacaoAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Spring89

Summer100

Fall84

Winter42

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex6

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,996

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSignature GreyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

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Signature Grey opens with a blast of bergamot, black pepper, and pink pepper that immediately establishes a clean, dry character. As the top notes settle, elemi resin, earthy vetiver, and subtle leather come forward over a patchouli and moss backdrop. Designed by Dominique Moellhausen, this eau de toilette offers a sh…

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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, Loaded or Signature Grey?

Signature Grey takes 3 of 5 categories. Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes; Signature Grey is rated 3.46/5 from 41 votes. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature Grey for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Loaded or Signature Grey?

Loaded lasts longest (Loaded 63/100, Signature Grey 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loaded or Signature Grey?

Loaded projects furthest (Loaded 54/100, Signature Grey 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loaded and Signature Grey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Vetiver.

Is Loaded or Signature Grey better for summer or winter?

Loaded suits daytime wear; Signature Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Loaded and Signature Grey?

Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Signature Grey has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Vetiver, Honeysuckle and Elemi resin, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Cacao and Amber.