Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Extreme vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

2 wins

Only The Brave Extreme

Diesel

3.83144 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,625 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 2 of 2 categories.

Only The Brave Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Only The Brave Extreme2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave ExtremeDiesel

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%

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

38%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

144 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value0

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

leather84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

AppleMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseCoriander

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Rose. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…

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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, Only The Brave Extreme or Signature IV?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 2 of 2 categories. Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Only The Brave Extreme and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Rose.

Is Only The Brave Extreme or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Extreme and Signature IV?

Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum. 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.