Fragrance comparison

Signature IV vs Whisky Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,775 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Red takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Signature IV0/2

Whisky Red2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Whisky RedEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%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

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lavender and Rose. Durations are only published for Whisky Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerWhisky RedHigher 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 →

Evaflor Whisky Red delivers an aromatic spicy profile built on crisp fruit and smooth woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot, cut by peppery coriander seeds. As the initial citrus blast settles, dry French lavender and subtle rose petals blend with clean cedarwood and grassy…

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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 Red?

Whisky Red takes 2 of 2 categories. Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Signature IV and Whisky Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Rose.

Is Signature IV or Whisky Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Signature IV and Whisky Red?

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 Red has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk.