Fragrance comparison

Chemistry vs Chrome Under the Pole

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chemistry

Clinique

3.84139 votes

Rank #34,593 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Chrome Under the Pole

Azzaro

3.5473 votes

Rank #18,822 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chemistry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chemistry
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chrome Under the Pole
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chemistry4/7

Chrome Under the Pole3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChemistryClinique

Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

3.54/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerChemistryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

139 votes

20%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChemistry

SillageChemistry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value64

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintNeroliLavenderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerCorianderPepperCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli

Heart

CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lemon, Coriander and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Chemistry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall59

Winter28

Day100

Night22

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night20

Category winnerChemistryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chemistry by Clinique opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, crisp mint, and clean lavender, quickly rounded out by sweet neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh spicy heart emerges with prickly ginger, coriander, black pepper, and light floral cyclamen. The base dries down into traditional woody and mossy t…

Reviews →

Chrome Under the Pole is a citrus aromatic fragrance launched as a limited edition in 2018. It leans heavily on a crisp woody citrus profile, incorporating notes like Calabrian bergamot, lemon, and pineapple. Designed for warm weather, this water-based composition provides an immediate, cooling sensation on the skin, …

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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, Chemistry or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chemistry takes 4 of 7 categories. Chemistry is rated 3.84/5 from 139 votes; Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes. Choose Chemistry for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chemistry or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chemistry lasts longest (Chemistry 69/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chemistry or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chemistry projects furthest (Chemistry 57/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chemistry and Chrome Under the Pole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lemon, Coriander and Cyclamen.

Is Chemistry or Chrome Under the Pole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chemistry is the stronger pick. For winter, Chemistry is the stronger pick. Chemistry suits daytime wear; Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chemistry and Chrome Under the Pole?

Chemistry has top notes of Mint, Neroli, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Coriander, Pepper and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar. Chrome Under the Pole has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Coriander, Oakmoss and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Brazilian Rosewood.