Fragrance comparison

Ocean of Dua vs Signature IV

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Ocean of Dua

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,045 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #51,099 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ocean of Dua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean of Dua1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Ocean of Dua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature IV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean of DuaThe Dua Brand

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 65%Had 0%Want 35%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerOcean of DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesJasmine SambacLitsea CubebaYlang YlangGrapefruitWhite MuskRosemaryGalbanumJasmineVetiverVioletThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rosemary and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ocean of Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean of Dua by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of citrus and herbs. Zesty lime, tart grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon mingle with litsea cubeba to deliver an instant surge of freshness. Aromatic nuances of rosemary, lavender, and thyme quickly join the citrus, giving the scent a crisp, breezy personality …

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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, Ocean of Dua or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ocean of Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ocean of Dua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Ocean of Dua and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rosemary and Jasmine.

Is Ocean of Dua or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Ocean of Dua suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean of Dua and Signature IV?

Ocean of Dua features Juniper Berries, Jasmine Sambac, Litsea Cubeba, Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit. 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.