Fragrance comparison

Chrome Sport vs Herbae Clary Sage

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,241 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chrome Sport

Azzaro

3.911,201 votes

Rank #1,219 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Sport takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chrome Sport
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrome Sport6/7

Herbae Clary Sage1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chrome Sport
Community sentiment: Chrome Sport
Longevity: Chrome Sport
Sillage & projection: Chrome Sport
Value for money: Chrome Sport
Versatility: Herbae Clary Sage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chrome SportAzzaro

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,201 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerChrome SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,097 votes

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerChrome SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChrome Sport

SillageChrome Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value41

Category winnerChrome SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

aquatic44%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBergamotBitter Orange

Heart

GingerWater NotesGrass

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Grass and Amber. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,219

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews178

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChrome SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome Sport is a clean, woody aquatic fragrance designed for active days. It opens with a sharp, energizing blend of grapefruit and bergamot, leading into a heart of fresh cut grass and ginger. Perfect for the gym or a sweltering summer afternoon, this scent provides an immediate, crisp cooling effect that feels ligh…

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Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome Sport or Herbae Clary Sage?

Chrome Sport takes 6 of 7 categories. Chrome Sport is rated 3.91/5 from 1,201 votes; Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Chrome Sport for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Sport or Herbae Clary Sage?

Chrome Sport lasts longest (Chrome Sport 61/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Sport or Herbae Clary Sage?

Chrome Sport projects furthest (Chrome Sport 55/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Sport and Herbae Clary Sage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grass and Amber.

Is Chrome Sport or Herbae Clary Sage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Herbae Clary Sage is the stronger pick. For winter, Herbae Clary Sage is the stronger pick. Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Sport and Herbae Clary Sage?

Chrome Sport has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Water Notes and Grass, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber.