Fragrance comparison

Mon Boudoir vs Signature IV

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mon Boudoir

Houbigant · 2019

4.20218 votes

Rank #24,037 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #45,812 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mon Boudoir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mon Boudoir2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon BoudoirHoubigant

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

48%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

218 votes

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMon BoudoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody77%

balsamic69%

patchouli46%

rose38%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropePatchouliRoseOrrisYlang-YlangJasmineVioletGeranium

Base6-10+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisOpoponaxMyrrhSandalwoodMuskAmbroxan

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mon Boudoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,037

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched2019

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMon BoudoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Boudoir opens with a zesty burst of fresh bergamot, raw ginger, and pink pepper that softens within minutes. The perfume quickly settles into a plush, powdery heart of almond-scented heliotrope, earthy orris, and sweet rose. As it warms against your pulse points, thick Tahitian vanilla blends into dark amber, benz…

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, Mon Boudoir or Signature IV?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 2 categories. Mon Boudoir is rated 4.20/5 from 218 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mon Boudoir for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Mon Boudoir and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Mon Boudoir or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Mon Boudoir suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Boudoir and Signature IV?

Mon Boudoir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Rose and Orris, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Opoponax. 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.