Fragrance comparison

1952 vs Chrome

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8,416 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #51,403 AromaticCitrus

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65%scent match

Closely related

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,656 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19523/4

Chrome1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: 1952
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

ChromeAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,643 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

Top

LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple

Heart

JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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Azzaro Chrome is a classic citrus-aromatic scent built for high heat. It leads with a sharp, crisp lemon and bergamot opening that settles into a clean, aquatic-musk profile. Ideal for daily wear in warm weather, it provides a reliable, uncomplicated freshness that works well for office environments, gym sessions, or …

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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, 1952 or Chrome?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Chrome?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Chrome 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Chrome?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Chrome smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Coriander.

Is 1952 or Chrome better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Chrome?

1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Chrome has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cyclamen and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cardamom.