Fragrance comparison

PS... Free vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

PS... Free

Primark

4.339 votes

Rank #54,613 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,625 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

PS... Free
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

PS... Free1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: PS... Free
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

PS... FreePrimark

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 83%Had 6%Want 11%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPS... FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesCassis and Neroli. Durations are only published for PS... Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PS... Free by Primark brings together bright citrus and sweet, creamy undertones at an accessible price point. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of juicy mandarin paired with tart, slightly green cassis. As the initial brightness softens, clean neroli emerges in the center, giving the composition a fresh and ar…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, PS... Free or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. PS... Free is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose PS... Free for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do PS... Free and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis and Neroli.

Is PS... Free or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

PS... Free suits day or night wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PS... Free and Signature IV?

PS... Free has top notes of Mandarin and Cassis, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood 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.