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Chrome vs Genesis Noir

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

Updated 8,415 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Chrome

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Genesis Noir

    Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome2/4
Genesis Noir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Noir
Sillage & projection
Genesis Noir
Value for money
Chrome
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
ChromeAzzaro
Genesis NoirLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Noir

SillageGenesis Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value65
Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus 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
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Oakmoss and Coriander. Durations are only published for Genesis Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex10
Women1
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,624

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#55,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Genesis Noir by Le Chameau is an aromatic spicy cologne built on brisk citrus and traditional forest tones. The scent begins with an immediate blast of crisp lemon, cool peppermint, and herbal coriander. This lively splash soon transitions into a spicier heart where neroli floral tones combine with warm culinary spice…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome or Genesis Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Genesis Noir?

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

Which projects more, Chrome or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Genesis Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Oakmoss and Coriander.

Is Chrome or Genesis Noir better for summer or winter?

Genesis Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Genesis Noir?

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. Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.

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