Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Tuvara

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,586 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Tuvara

Tuvaché · 1948

4.6131 votes

Rank #18,977 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuvara takes 2 of 2 categories.

Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuvara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Signature IV0/2

Tuvara2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

TuvaraTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

4.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

71%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTuvaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and amber

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

LavenderChamomileAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseYlang-YlangGeraniumJasminePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhSandalwoodOakmossMuskVetiverLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Lavender. Durations are only published for Tuvara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring9

Summer36

Fall82

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 34%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1948

Reviews12

Category winnerTuvaraHigher 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…

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Tuvara by Tuvaché is a dry, resinous spice bomb from 1948 built for crisp autumn afternoons and freezing winter nights. The first spray delivers an unapologetic slap of bitter chamomile, sharp lavender, and sparkling aldehydes before warming up on skin. You immediately notice dark frankincense, smoky myrrh, and dusty …

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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 Tuvara?

Tuvara takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Tuvara is rated 4.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuvara for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Tuvara smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Lavender.

Is Signature IV or Tuvara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature IV and Tuvara?

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. Tuvara has top notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.