Fragrance comparison

River vs Signature IV

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #48,085 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic 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.

River1/2

Signature IV1/2

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

RiverDenim

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

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

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

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, River or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic 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 River and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is River or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in River and Signature IV?

River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. 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.