Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Whisky Black Op

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,249 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #12,061 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Op takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Signature IV0/2

Whisky Black Op2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

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

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Whisky Black Op, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 34%Work 28%Party 22%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWhisky Black OpHigher 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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Evaflor Whisky Black Op is a crisp woody aromatic cologne built around sharp black pepper, juicy apple, and zesty bergamot. The first blast delivers a pungent hit of peppery citrus before drying down into clean lavender and earthy geranium. Ambroxan and dry cedar anchor the base, giving off a familiar, mass-appealing …

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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 Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Signature IV or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

Signature IV suits daytime wear; Whisky Black Op suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature IV and Whisky Black Op?

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. Whisky Black Op has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.