Fragrance comparison

You vs Signature IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

2 wins

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #47,206 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

You takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

You2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YouDesigual

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 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

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value0

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Benzoin. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYouHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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, You or Signature IV?

You takes 2 of 2 categories. You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do You and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Benzoin.

Is You or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in You and Signature IV?

You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine. 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.