Fragrance comparison

Upton vs Signature IV

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,551 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Upton2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UptonPapillon

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value0

Category winnerUptonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUptonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

Reviews →

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 →

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, Upton or Signature IV?

Upton takes 2 of 2 categories. Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Upton and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Upton or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Upton and Signature IV?

Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. 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.