Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Chrome Under the Pole

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8,484 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Chrome Under the Pole

Azzaro

3.5473 votes

Rank #19,778 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Chrome Under the Pole
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome6/7

Chrome Under the Pole1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChromeAzzaro

Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerChromeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,643 votes

20%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerChromeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChrome

SillageChrome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value64

Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple

Heart

JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean

Top

Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli

Heart

CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night20

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#19,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chrome takes 6 of 7 categories. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chrome lasts longest (Chrome 64/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Chrome Under the Pole?

Chrome projects furthest (Chrome 54/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Chrome Under the Pole smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli.

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

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

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

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. 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.