Fragrance comparison

Men vs Signature IV

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Men

Manufaktura

4.754 votes

Rank #43,041 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #48,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 2 of 2 categories.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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.

Men2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenManufaktura

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 9%Want 9%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ 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 winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fruity69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea NotesGeraniumAllspice

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliCedarTonka Bean

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Men presents an uncomplicated, revitalizing aromatic aquatic blend built for direct sensory clarity. The initial spray delivers a crisp surge of bright tangerine and tart bergamot, backed by a slice of fresh green apple. This brisk orchard fruitiness quickly yields to a breezy maritime heart, where cool se…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Men or Signature IV?

Men takes 2 of 2 categories. Men is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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 Men and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Men or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Men and Signature IV?

Men has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Sea Notes, Geranium and Allspice, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.