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Signature vs Targa

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

Updated 120 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Signature

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Targa

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Signature4/7
Targa3/7
Ratings & consensus
Signature
Community sentiment
Signature
Longevity
Targa
Sillage & projection
Targa
Value for money
Signature
Versatility
Signature
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Targa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SignatureMajouri
TargaBlackbird
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%
3.93/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

41%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerSignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value49
Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
amber90%
balsamic80%
fresh spicy70%
aromatic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia
Heart3 to 4 hours
MyrrhIncenseGinger
Base4 to 7 hours
VanillaVetiverWhite Musk
Top
Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses
Heart
ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg
Base
IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Myrrh and Incense. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer76
Fall100
Winter100
Day87
Night100
Spring17
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex20
Women7
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Signature or Targa?

Signature takes 4 of 7 categories. Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Signature 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Myrrh and Incense.

Is Signature or Targa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature and Targa?

Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).

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