Chrome vs Abyss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abyss takes 2 of 4 categories.
ChromeChoose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AbyssChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chrome1/4
Abyss2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Abyss
- Sillage & projection
- Abyss
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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
ChromeYardleyAbyssBlackoudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
67%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbyss
SillageAbyss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
herbal69%
amber61%
green100%
aromatic92%
mossy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AppleBergamotWatery NotesGalbanum
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderCorianderRose
Base4-6 hrs
MuskAmberMoss
Top
AppleMintPomelo
Heart
GalbanumCardamomJasmine
Base
MossAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesApple, Galbanum, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Chrome, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,718
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Chrome opens with an immediate blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool wash of watery notes that feels like splashing cold water on your face after a close morning shave. As the crisp mist settles down, clean French lavender and cracked coriander seed take center stage, giving the fragrance a tra…
Reviews →Abyss by Blackoud opens with a crisp hit of green apple, crushed mint, and tart pomelo. The top feels bright and cold on skin, cutting through humid summer mornings. As the initial citrus fizz calms, bitter galbanum and crushed cardamom bring an earthy green spice to the heart. Jasmine adds a faint floral air without …
Reviews →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 Abyss?
Abyss takes 2 of 4 categories. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Abyss is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abyss for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrome or Abyss?
Abyss lasts longest (Abyss 80/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome or Abyss?
Abyss projects furthest (Abyss 75/100, Chrome 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome and Abyss smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Galbanum, Amber and Moss.
Is Chrome or Abyss better for summer or winter?
Chrome suits daytime wear; Abyss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome and Abyss?
Chrome has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss. Abyss has top notes of Apple, Mint and Pomelo, heart notes of Galbanum, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Amber and Cedar.
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