Fragrance comparison

Selective IV vs Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Selective IV

Attar Collection

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,255 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar

Pairfum London

4.502 votes

Rank #43,269 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Selective IV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Selective IV2/4

Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective IVAttar Collection

Grapefruit, Pepper & Black CedarPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySelective IV

SillageSelective IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGrapefruit, Pepper & Black CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and earthy

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

LeatherNutmegPink Pepper

Base

CedarPatchouliMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMoss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

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#43,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGrapefruit, Pepper & Black CedarHigher 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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Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar by Pairfum London opens with a vibrant splash of bitter grapefruit and citrusy bergamot. As the initial top notes settle, the scent shifts into a warm, spicy core of pink pepper, grated nutmeg, and supple leather. The base resolves into dark black cedar, earthy patchouli, green oakmoss…

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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 Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective IV or Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar?

Selective IV lasts longest (Selective IV 68/100, Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective IV or Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar?

Selective IV projects furthest (Selective IV 74/100, Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective IV and Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Selective IV or Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar better for summer or winter?

Selective IV suits daytime wear; Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selective IV and Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar?

Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. Grapefruit, Pepper & Black Cedar has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Moss and Tonka Bean.