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Signature IV vs Vetiver & Bergamota

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Vetiver & Bergamota

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Signature IV1/2
Vetiver & Bergamota1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Vetiver & Bergamota
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
Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
3.90/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
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
43%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value82
Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match52%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
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCedarViolet Leaf
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Amber. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall69
Winter19
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men71
Unisex29
Women0
Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,344

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

Reviews →
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 Vetiver & Bergamota?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Signature IV and Vetiver & Bergamota smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Amber.

Is Signature IV or Vetiver & Bergamota better for summer or winter?

Signature IV suits daytime wear; Vetiver & Bergamota suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature IV and Vetiver & Bergamota?

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. Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.

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