Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Splendid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrome

Victory

5.001 votes

Rank #51,633 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #62,476 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chrome3/4

Splendid1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrome
Sillage & projection: Chrome
Value for money: Splendid
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

ChromeVictory

SplendidRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChrome

SillageChrome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSplendidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

patchouli86%

woody72%

earthy58%

balsamic44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both oud, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Nutmeg

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome by Victory greets you with a sharp, medicinal pairing of saffron and lavender that quickly alerts the senses. This is not your typical clean laundry aromatic. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the cold spice shifts into a warm, smoky core dominated by agarwood and a dry dusting of nutmeg. The base leans hea…

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Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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 Splendid?

Chrome takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrome is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Chrome for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Splendid?

Chrome lasts longest (Chrome 80/100, Splendid 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Splendid?

Chrome projects furthest (Chrome 75/100, Splendid 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Splendid smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

Is Chrome or Splendid better for summer or winter?

Chrome suits evening wear; Splendid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Splendid?

Chrome has top notes of Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud).