Fragrance comparison

Rafaelle vs Signature IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,980 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rafaelle1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Rafaelle
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

RafaelleCelebon

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rafaelle or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Rafaelle and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Rafaelle or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rafaelle and Signature IV?

Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood. 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.