Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Paradise vs Signature IV

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vetiver Paradise

Carolina Herrera

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,339 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Paradise takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Vetiver Paradise2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ParadiseCarolina Herrera

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

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

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliNutmegCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverWoody Notes

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Neroli. Durations are only published for Vetiver Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall81

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Work 41%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#46,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise takes a luminous, featherweight approach to woody perfumery. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and sunny bergamot, cut by the crackle of pink pepper. It avoids the dark, smoky dampness common in vintage roots. Instead, neroli and mild nutmeg smooth out the heart,…

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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, Vetiver Paradise or Signature IV?

Vetiver Paradise takes 2 of 2 categories. Vetiver Paradise is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vetiver Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Vetiver Paradise and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Neroli.

Is Vetiver Paradise or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetiver Paradise and Signature IV?

Vetiver Paradise has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes. 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.