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Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Pheromone Summer Kiss

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Signature IV

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pheromone Summer Kiss1/2
Signature IV1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Pheromone Summer Kiss
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
Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin
Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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
25%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

4 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate44
⏱ 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 winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyItalian Jasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
VioletPatchouliMuskAmber
Top
BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary
Base
AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Italian Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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…

Reviews →
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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Italian Jasmine and Amber.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Signature IV?

Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.

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