Fragrance comparison

Phoenix vs Signature IV

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

Phoenix

Maori Collection

3.8723 votes

Rank #39,929 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #49,468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 2 of 2 categories.

Phoenix
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla 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.

Phoenix2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhoenixMaori Collection

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

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

39%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

23 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

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

floral69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaBulgarian RosePeonyBenzoinThymeMintLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 6 hours

CaramelVanillaBrown sugarMuskCoumarinSandalwood

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Phoenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhoenixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix by Maori Collection is a sweet floral fruity fragrance that merges bright citrus with a rich, dessert-like dry-down. It opens with an energetic burst of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and neroli, creating a vibrant, tangy start. Soon, the scent softens into a powdery floral heart of mimosa, Bulgarian rose…

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, Phoenix or Signature IV?

Phoenix takes 2 of 2 categories. Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Phoenix for a sweet and vanilla 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 Phoenix and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Phoenix or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Phoenix suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phoenix and Signature IV?

Phoenix has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Benzoin, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Musk. 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.