Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Valor

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Valor

Veigel Perfumes

4.147 votes

Rank #52,800 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valor
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Signature IV1/2

Valor1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

ValorVeigel Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

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

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value81

Category winnerValorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

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

ApplePink PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerGrassjuniper berryGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Pink Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Valor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,800

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher 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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Valor by Veigel Perfumes hits the air with a crisp rush of pink pepper, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced green apple. It immediately wakes up your senses without smelling like cleaning spray. Give it ten minutes on skin, and the initial citrus sharpness mellows into a grassy heart spiked with crushed juniper berry,…

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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 Valor?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Valor is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valor for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Signature IV and Valor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

Is Signature IV or Valor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature IV and Valor?

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. Valor has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Grass, juniper berry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.