Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Signature IV

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,610 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mysteriously No 12/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mysteriously No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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, Mysteriously No 1 or Signature IV?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 2 of 2 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Signature IV?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla 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.