Fragrance comparison

Vertigo Milano vs Signature IV

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,740 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Vertigo Milano2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ 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 winnerVertigo MilanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#47,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVertigo MilanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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, Vertigo Milano or Signature IV?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 2 categories. Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Vertigo Milano and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Vertigo Milano or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Vertigo Milano suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vertigo Milano and Signature IV?

Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.