Why Not a Fougère vs Signature IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Why Not a Fougère takes 2 of 2 categories.
Why Not a FougèreChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature IVChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Why Not a Fougère2/2
Signature IV0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Why Not a Fougère
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Why Not a Fougère
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Why Not a FougèreMark BuxtonSignature IVWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
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 hate19%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhy Not a FougèreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
Top
BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary
Base
AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Geranium. Durations are only published for Why Not a Fougère, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,828
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#49,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhy Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Why Not a Fougère or Signature IV?
Why Not a Fougère takes 2 of 2 categories. Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal 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 Why Not a Fougère and Signature IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Geranium.
Is Why Not a Fougère or Signature IV better for summer or winter?
Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Why Not a Fougère and Signature IV?
Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean. 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.
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