Chrome vs Lamar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lamar takes 4 of 5 categories.
ChromeChoose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LamarChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Chrome1/5
Lamar4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lamar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lamar
- Sillage & projection
- Lamar
- Value for money
- Chrome
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lamar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChromeYardleyLamarKajalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%
4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerLamarRating 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
48%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
2,210 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLamar
SillageLamar
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%
fruity100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
rose77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky
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
PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander
Heart
Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesApple, Coriander, Rose and Musk. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
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#446
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews375
Category winnerLamarHigher 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 →Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.
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 Lamar?
Lamar takes 4 of 5 categories. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Chrome or Lamar?
Lamar lasts longest (Lamar 79/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome or Lamar?
Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Chrome 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome and Lamar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Apple, Coriander, Rose and Musk.
Is Chrome or Lamar better for summer or winter?
Chrome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome and Lamar?
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. Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood.
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