Fragrance comparison

Violette & Rose de Mai vs Signature IV

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Violette & Rose de Mai

L'Occitane en Provence

3.7914 votes

Rank #43,138 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,551 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette & Rose de Mai takes 2 of 2 categories.

Violette & Rose de Mai
Choose it for a citrus and powdery 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.

Violette & Rose de Mai2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Violette & Rose de Mai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette & Rose de Mai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette & Rose de MaiL'Occitane en Provence

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 13%Had 8%Want 79%

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

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ 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 winnerViolette & Rose de MaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassisRhubarbBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletMay RoseGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Violette & Rose de Mai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,138

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolette & Rose de MaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette & Rose de Mai by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, sparkling floral bouquet centered on Grasse botanicals. The opening bursts with tart rhubarb, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy cassis berries. This bright fruitiness cuts through the morning air before softening into delicate May rose petals and candie…

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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, Violette & Rose de Mai or Signature IV?

Violette & Rose de Mai takes 2 of 2 categories. Violette & Rose de Mai is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Violette & Rose de Mai for a citrus and powdery 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 Violette & Rose de Mai and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Violette & Rose de Mai or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Violette & Rose de Mai suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette & Rose de Mai and Signature IV?

Violette & Rose de Mai has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, May Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood 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.