Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Whirlwind

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Chrome

Yardley

3.8324 votes

Rank #53,718 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Whirlwind

Brocard

2.388 votes

Rank #74,178 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chrome
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whirlwind
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chrome2/4

Whirlwind2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whirlwind
Sillage & projection: Whirlwind
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

ChromeYardley

WhirlwindBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%

2.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

25%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

63%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate34

Category winners

LongevityWhirlwind

SillageWhirlwind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

herbal69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotWatery NotesGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCorianderRose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmberMoss

Top

LemonMandarinBergamotLavender

Heart

AppleGeraniumGalbanumBlack PepperJasmineOzonic notes

Base

AmberWoody NotesPatchouliMossMarine notes

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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,718

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,178

PerfumerBelén García

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley 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…

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Brocard Whirlwind introduces a crisp blast of Mandarin and lavender before settling into a sharp green apple heart. Designed for men who appreciate sporty, outdoorsy profiles, this scent functions best during casual daytime wear. It grounds its breezy, fresh character with a base of moss and patchouli, making it an ea…

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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 Whirlwind?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Whirlwind is rated 2.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whirlwind for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Whirlwind?

Whirlwind lasts longest (Whirlwind 80/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Whirlwind?

Whirlwind projects furthest (Whirlwind 70/100, Chrome 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Whirlwind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender.

Is Chrome or Whirlwind better for summer or winter?

Chrome suits daytime wear; Whirlwind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Whirlwind?

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. Whirlwind has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Galbanum and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Moss.