Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Wood vs Signature IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mandarina Wood

Maracujá Brasil

4.5024 votes

Rank #32,887 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,980 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Wood takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mandarina Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus 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.

Mandarina Wood2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina WoodMaracujá Brasil

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

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

58%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMandarina WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomVioletRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTexas CedarLeatherAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose. Durations are only published for Mandarina Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Wood by Maracujá Brasil delivers an energetic burst of sunlit citrus over grounded woods. You get immediate mandarin orange, bright bergamot, and slightly bitter grapefruit right off the sprayer. It wakes you up. The initial sharp solvent bite settles after two minutes into a smoother, aromatic profile. Viol…

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, Mandarina Wood or Signature IV?

Mandarina Wood takes 2 of 2 categories. Mandarina Wood is rated 4.50/5 from 24 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mandarina Wood for a woody and citrus 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 Mandarina Wood and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose.

Is Mandarina Wood or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Mandarina Wood suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Wood and Signature IV?

Mandarina Wood has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Texas Cedar, Leather 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.