Chrome vs Fougere No. 1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ChromeChoose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fougere No. 1Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chrome2/4
Fougere No. 12/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fougere No. 1
- Sillage & projection
- Fougere No. 1
- 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
ChromeYardleyFougere No. 1MyropolWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%
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
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFougere No. 1
SillageFougere No. 1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChromeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
herbal69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
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
LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil
Heart
GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver
Base
OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum
InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender. 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
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
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#54,335
PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov
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 →Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…
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 Fougere No. 1?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrome or Fougere No. 1?
Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome or Fougere No. 1?
Fougere No. 1 projects furthest (Fougere No. 1 75/100, Chrome 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender.
Is Chrome or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?
Chrome suits daytime wear; Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome and Fougere No. 1?
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. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.
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