Fragrance comparison

Selective IV vs Cowboy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Selective IV

Attar Collection

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,255 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Cowboy

Tru Western

3.8217 votes

Rank #57,020 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selective IV takes 3 of 5 categories.

Selective IV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cowboy
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Selective IV3/5

Cowboy2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective IVAttar Collection

CowboyTru Western

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerCowboyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

24%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySelective IV

SillageSelective IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCowboyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

warm spicy48%

mossy30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Woody NotesBlack PepperWhite PepperJuniperMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Moss and White Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Spring57

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,255

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelective IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…

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Cowboy by Tru Western opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and white pepper before grounding into crisp juniper and damp oak moss. Built around strong woody accords, this daytime cologne targets men looking for a rugged, honest spice profile for casual autumn afternoons and crisp outdoor work.

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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, Selective IV or Cowboy?

Selective IV takes 3 of 5 categories. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Cowboy is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cowboy for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective IV or Cowboy?

Selective IV lasts longest (Selective IV 68/100, Cowboy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective IV or Cowboy?

Selective IV projects furthest (Selective IV 74/100, Cowboy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective IV and Cowboy smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Moss and White Pepper.