Fragrance comparison

Vetiver & Bergamota vs Signature IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Vetiver & Bergamota

Maracujá Brasil

3.9030 votes

Rank #52,344 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,980 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Vetiver & Bergamota
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver & Bergamota1/2

Signature IV1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Vetiver & Bergamota
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

Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

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

30%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeSage

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

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, Vetiver & Bergamota or Signature IV?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Vetiver & Bergamota and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Vetiver & Bergamota or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Vetiver & Bergamota suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver & Bergamota and Signature IV?

Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver 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.