Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Spicy.quatro

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,980 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Spicy.quatro

Maracujá Brasil

4.7218 votes

Rank #36,219 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy.quatro takes 2 of 2 categories.

Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spicy.quatro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Signature IV0/2

Spicy.quatro2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Spicy.quatroMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

4.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

78%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSpicy.quatroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

Top15-30 mins

Tobacco LeafJuniperBlack PepperSageGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveNutmegLily of the ValleyRosePink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSweet NotesAmberGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Juniper. Durations are only published for Spicy.quatro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Casual 30%Date 28%Work 26%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,219

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpicy.quatroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

Reviews →

Spicy.quatro by Maracujá Brasil kicks off with a sharp, bracing punch of black pepper and juniper berries. Do not overspray it. The initial alcohol flash burns off in two minutes, making way for aromatic sage and a green geranium leaf bite. Soon, warm clove and sweet nutmeg take control of the heart. The background st…

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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 IV or Spicy.quatro?

Spicy.quatro takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Spicy.quatro is rated 4.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spicy.quatro for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Spicy.quatro smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Juniper.

Is Signature IV or Spicy.quatro better for summer or winter?

Signature IV suits daytime wear; Spicy.quatro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature IV and Spicy.quatro?

Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon. Spicy.quatro has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Juniper, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sweet Notes, Amber and Guaiac Wood.