Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Roberto Cavalli

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 907 ratings analysed

Signature

Celine Dion

3.62223 votes

Rank #13,395 FloralFruity

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47%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Roberto Cavalli

3.78684 votes

Rank #2,023 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roberto Cavalli takes 7 of 7 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roberto Cavalli
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Signature0/7

Roberto Cavalli7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureCeline Dion

Roberto CavalliRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerRoberto CavalliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

29%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

493 votes

Category winnerRoberto CavalliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRoberto Cavalli

SillageRoberto Cavalli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value73

Category winnerRoberto CavalliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaRed AppleGuava

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskAmber

Top

MagnoliaRed AppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Wild OrchidRosemaryFreesiaHoneysuckle

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night37

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoberto CavalliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,395

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#2,023

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews106

Category winnerRoberto CavalliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature opens with a crisp snap of red apple and guava. The fruit is tart. Velvety, honeyed mimosa immediately follows, softening the initial juicy punch with a fine, powdery yellow floral texture that feels distinctly sunny. Spray lightly at first. Magnolia petals, sheer rose, and clean jasmine soon build an airy g…

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Roberto Cavalli for women is a bold, floral woody musk that defines the early 2000s. It features a bright opening of red apple and magnolia, leading into a heart of wild orchid and freesia. The dry-down relies on a warm, resinous base of amber and sandalwood. It is a standout choice for cool autumn days and elegant ev…

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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, Signature or Roberto Cavalli?

Roberto Cavalli takes 7 of 7 categories. Signature is rated 3.62/5 from 223 votes; Roberto Cavalli is rated 3.78/5 from 684 votes. Choose Signature for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roberto Cavalli for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Roberto Cavalli?

Roberto Cavalli lasts longest (Roberto Cavalli 73/100, Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Roberto Cavalli?

Roberto Cavalli projects furthest (Roberto Cavalli 65/100, Signature 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Roberto Cavalli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Signature or Roberto Cavalli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Roberto Cavalli is the stronger pick. Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and Roberto Cavalli?

Signature has top notes of Mimosa, Red Apple and Guava, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber. Roberto Cavalli has top notes of Magnolia, Red Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wild Orchid, Rosemary, Freesia and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.