Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Spirit Of The Brave Intense

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Spirit Of The Brave Intense

Diesel

3.77177 votes

Rank #30,347 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit Of The Brave Intense takes 2 of 2 categories.

Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit Of The Brave Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Signature IV0/2

Spirit Of The Brave Intense2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Spirit Of The Brave Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spirit Of The Brave Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Spirit Of The Brave IntenseDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.77/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 27%

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

30%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSpirit Of The Brave IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleBergamot

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

CypressSage

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple and Amber. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter87

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men93

Unisex3

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpirit Of The Brave IntenseHigher 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 →

Spirit Of The Brave Intense by Diesel delivers a crisp, sweet punch right from the start. A bright burst of tart apple and sunny bergamot grabs your attention immediately before settling into an aromatic core of green cypress and dry sage. As the scent warms, a creamy base of vanilla, rich amber, and earthy patchouli …

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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, Signature IV or Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

Spirit Of The Brave Intense takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Spirit Of The Brave Intense is rated 3.77/5 from 177 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Of The Brave Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Spirit Of The Brave Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple and Amber.

Is Signature IV or Spirit Of The Brave Intense better for summer or winter?

Signature IV suits daytime wear; Spirit Of The Brave Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature IV and Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

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. Spirit Of The Brave Intense has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.