Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs PNW

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Chrome

Aurora Scents

1.001 votes

Rank #72,014 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

PNW

Poesie

—0 votes

Rank #68,817 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PNW takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
PNW
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Chrome0/1

PNW1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChromeAurora Scents

PNWPoesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

coconut48%

woody30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomCuminMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegCedarRose

Base

OakmossVetiverWoodsy Notes

Notes

PumpkinNutmegWoodsy NotesCoconutSweet NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,014

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,817

PerfumerJoelle Nealy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPNWHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome by Aurora Scents is a sharp woody composition for men, built on a structure of grapefruit and cardamom. It leans into a crisp, spiced profile that suits active daytime wear. The scent transitions from an initial citrus burst into a grounding cedar and vetiver base, making it a functional choice for casual setti…

Reviews →

PNW by Poesie opens with an unexpected burst of crisp grapefruit and sharp nutmeg, striking a bright yet earthy balance right out of the bottle. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, rich pumpkin and creamy coconut emerge, wrapping the spices in a smooth, cozy warmth that feels distinctly autumnal. Woody notes anchor…

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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.

Do Chrome and PNW smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes.

What are the notes in Chrome and PNW?

Chrome has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cumin and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cedar and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Woodsy Notes. PNW features Pumpkin, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes, Coconut and Sweet Notes.