Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Vetyver Cèdre

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Vetyver Cèdre

Chantecaille

3.6118 votes

Rank #45,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyver Cèdre takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Signature IV0/2

Vetyver Cèdre2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Vetyver CèdreChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

28%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value43

Category winnerVetyver CèdreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegPink PepperBergamotJuniperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarGeraniumIris

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliBenzoinVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Vetyver Cèdre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetyver CèdreHigher 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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Chantecaille Vetyver Cèdre balances clean citrus brightness with grounded forest woods. The first spritz delivers sharp grapefruit, brisk juniper, and spicy pink pepper before settling into dry cedarwood and a soft dusting of iris. As the fragrance matures on skin, warm patchouli and earthy vetiver anchor the base alo…

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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 Vetyver Cèdre?

Vetyver Cèdre takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Vetyver Cèdre is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver Cèdre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Signature IV and Vetyver Cèdre smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper.

Is Signature IV or Vetyver Cèdre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature IV and Vetyver Cèdre?

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. Vetyver Cèdre has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.