Fragrance comparison

Velvet Mokka vs Signature IV

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,551 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

Velvet Mokka1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Velvet Mokka
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

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVelvet MokkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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…

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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, Velvet Mokka or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Velvet Mokka and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper.

Is Velvet Mokka or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Velvet Mokka suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Mokka and Signature IV?

Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. 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.