Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Cèdre vs Signature IV

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vetyver Cèdre

Chantecaille

3.6118 votes

Rank #45,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyver Cèdre takes 2 of 2 categories.

Vetyver Cèdre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetyver Cèdre2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver CèdreChantecaille

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

28%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVetyver CèdreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegPink PepperBergamotJuniperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarGeraniumIris

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliBenzoinVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper. Durations are only published for Vetyver Cèdre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetyver CèdreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantecaille Vetyver Cèdre balances clean citrus brightness with grounded forest woods. The first spritz delivers sharp grapefruit, brisk juniper, and spicy pink pepper before settling into dry cedarwood and a soft dusting of iris. As the fragrance matures on skin, warm patchouli and earthy vetiver anchor the base alo…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetyver Cèdre or Signature IV?

Vetyver Cèdre takes 2 of 2 categories. Vetyver Cèdre is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vetyver Cèdre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Vetyver Cèdre and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper.

Is Vetyver Cèdre or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Cèdre suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Cèdre and Signature IV?

Vetyver Cèdre has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Vetiver 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.