Chrome vs Midnight Solstice
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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight SolsticeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chrome2/4
Midnight Solstice2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Midnight Solstice
- Sillage & projection
- Chrome
- Value for money
- Chrome
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Solstice
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChromeYardleyMidnight SolsticeMaison de l'AvenirWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Solstice
SillageChrome
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%
woody92%
leather84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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
Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi
Heart
MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium
Base
Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss
InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber. 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#50,365
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMidnight SolsticeHigher 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 →Midnight Solstice is an earthy leather fragrance built around rich Cambodian oud and a bright pop of sweet raspberry. It fits well in cool night air, giving off a warm, cozy feel that transitions smoothly from outdoor settings to intimate indoor dinners.
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 Midnight Solstice?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrome or Midnight Solstice?
Midnight Solstice lasts longest (Midnight Solstice 68/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome or Midnight Solstice?
Chrome projects furthest (Chrome 59/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome and Midnight Solstice smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber.
Is Chrome or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?
Chrome suits daytime wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome and Midnight Solstice?
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. Midnight Solstice has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Oud and Blonde Woods, a base of Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.
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