Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,740 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 2 categories.

Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Signature IV0/2

Vertigo Milano2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVertigo MilanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Amber. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVertigo MilanoHigher 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 →

Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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 Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Amber.

Is Signature IV or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature IV and Vertigo Milano?

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. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.