Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Cinque Terre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,770 ratings analysed

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,657 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cinque Terre

Mancera

3.83359 votes

Rank #7,341 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cinque Terre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome3/7

Cinque Terre4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChromeAzzaro

Cinque TerreMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 359 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerCinque TerreRating 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

41%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

359 votes

Category winnerChromeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCinque Terre

SillageCinque Terre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value55

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%

salty77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonRosemaryCardamom

Heart3 to 5 hours

Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night48

Category winnerCinque TerreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,657

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#7,341

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews52

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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Cinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…

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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 Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Chrome 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Cinque Terre smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Oakmoss and Cedar.

Is Chrome or Cinque Terre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. For winter, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. Cinque Terre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Cinque Terre?

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. Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum.