Fragrance comparison

Venera vs Signature

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Venera

Champagne

4.673 votes

Rank #51,047 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Signature

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.899 votes

Rank #33,837 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Venera
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Venera3/4

Signature1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VeneraChampagne

SignatureHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityVenera

SillageVenera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerVeneraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

citrus44%

green30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

FreesiaGreen ApplePeonyPear

Heart2-4 hrs

KumquatOrchidAmmophilaIrisWhite LilyMandarin OrangeHoneyGrapes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelAmberTonka Bean

Top

KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia

Base

IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Kumquat and Iris. Durations are only published for Venera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 22%Party 12%

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venera by Champagne delivers an immediate splash of tart green apple and chilled pear. Crisp freesia cuts through the initial fruit mist within seconds. The opening is bright and unapologetic. Then, a lush garden of white lily, purple lilac, and honeyed orchid expands across the skin to create a fresh citrus floral pe…

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Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…

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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, Venera or Signature?

Venera takes 3 of 4 categories. Venera is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Venera for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Venera or Signature?

Venera lasts longest (Venera 75/100, Signature 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venera or Signature?

Projection is very close: Venera 63/100, Signature 61/100 for sillage.

Do Venera and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Kumquat and Iris.

Is Venera or Signature better for summer or winter?

Venera suits daytime wear; Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venera and Signature?

Venera has top notes of Freesia, Green Apple, Peony and Pear, heart notes of Kumquat, Orchid, Ammophila and Iris, a base of Caramel, Amber and Tonka Bean. Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.