Fragrance comparison

MS Black vs Signature IV

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

MS Black

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.508 votes

Rank #50,645 WoodyCitrus

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67%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #51,099 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MS Black takes 2 of 2 categories.

MS Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MS Black2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MS BlackParfums Marco Serussi

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ 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 winnerMS BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green AppleCinnamonPink PepperClove LeafGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarSandalwoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliTobacco LeafLabdanumMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for MS Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,645

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMS BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around brisk citrus, warm spices, and a grounded earthy base. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and bergamot, shaded by a light touch of herbal anise. As the opening settles, crisp green apple combines with warm cinnamon, clov…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MS Black or Signature IV?

MS Black takes 2 of 2 categories. MS Black is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose MS Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do MS Black and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper.

Is MS Black or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

MS Black suits day or night wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS Black and Signature IV?

MS Black has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Clove Leaf, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris. 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.