Fragrance comparison

Petale d'Ambre vs Signature IV

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

2 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%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?

Petale d'Ambre takes 2 of 2 categories.

Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody 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.

Petale d'Ambre2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Petale d'Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale d'AmbreZara

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#47,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Petale d'Ambre or Signature IV?

Petale d'Ambre takes 2 of 2 categories. Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody 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 Petale d'Ambre and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg.

Is Petale d'Ambre or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale d'Ambre and Signature IV?

Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood. 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.