Fragrance comparison

Signature vs OWN II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 515 ratings analysed

Signature

Kenneth Cole

4.23468 votes

Rank #26,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

OWN II

Mith

4.3647 votes

Rank #13,694 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN II takes 5 of 7 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
OWN II
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Signature2/7

OWN II5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureKenneth Cole

OWN IIMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 468 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 70%Had 7%Want 22%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

468 votes

53%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerOWN IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOWN II

SillageSignature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOWN IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

floral69%

violet61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGrapefruitOrangePimentoCardamom

Heart

Water LilyOrris Root

Base

PapyrusGuaiac WoodSpicesAmberPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrainCardamom

Heart

PapyrusPineappleVioletIrisRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmbergrisMuskOakmossAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Papyrus. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOWN IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,405

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOWN IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Signature opens with a bright flash of grapefruit and violet leaf before settling into a dry, paper-like papyrus and guaiac wood core. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2005, it offers an approachable woody scent tailored for office wear and mild spring mornings.

Reviews →

Mith OWN II is an uplifting citrus and woody fragrance that feels like throwing on a crisp white linen shirt on a sunny morning. The scent opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and zesty bergamot, gently spiced with crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk opening settles, a soft bouquet of…

Reviews →

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, Signature or OWN II?

OWN II takes 5 of 7 categories. Signature is rated 4.23/5 from 468 votes; OWN II is rated 4.36/5 from 47 votes. Choose Signature for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose OWN II for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Signature or OWN II?

OWN II lasts longest (OWN II 64/100, Signature 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or OWN II?

Signature projects furthest (Signature 56/100, OWN II 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and OWN II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Papyrus.

Is Signature or OWN II better for summer or winter?

For summer, OWN II is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and OWN II?

Signature has top notes of Violet, Grapefruit, Orange and Pimento, heart notes of Water Lily and Orris Root, a base of Papyrus, Guaiac Wood, Spices and Amber. OWN II has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Papyrus, Pineapple, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris.