Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Artiste vs Signature IV

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Rose d'Artiste

Diane Castel

4.002 votes

Rank #60,878 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Rose d'Artiste
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus 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.

Rose d'Artiste1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Rose d'Artiste
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

Rose d'ArtisteDiane Castel

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ 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 winnerRose d'ArtisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseJasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

Tonka BeanVanilla

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rose d'Artiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Artiste by Diane Castel combines bright citrus and fruit with sweet floral layers and an oriental gourmand base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with tart cassis, giving the opening a crisp, slightly green quality. Soon after, the scent softens into a gentle heart where rose meets clas…

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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, Rose d'Artiste or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Rose d'Artiste is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rose d'Artiste for a vanilla and citrus 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 Rose d'Artiste and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Rose d'Artiste or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Artiste suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Artiste and Signature IV?

Rose d'Artiste has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.