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Chrome Under the Pole vs Core

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

Updated 83 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Under the Pole takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Chrome Under the Pole

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Core

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome Under the Pole3/5
Core2/5
Ratings & consensus
Core
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Core
Sillage & projection
Chrome Under the Pole
Value for money
Chrome Under the Pole
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chrome Under the Pole

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro
CoreJunaid Jamshed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%
Category winnerCoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate

61 votes

20%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCore

SillageChrome Under the Pole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value50
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli
Heart
CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom
Top
RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex7
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#41,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome Under the Pole is a citrus aromatic fragrance launched as a limited edition in 2018. It leans heavily on a crisp woody citrus profile, incorporating notes like Calabrian bergamot, lemon, and pineapple. Designed for warm weather, this water-based composition provides an immediate, cooling sensation on the skin, …

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Core by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…

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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 Under the Pole or Core?

Chrome Under the Pole takes 3 of 5 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Core?

Core lasts longest (Core 57/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Core?

Chrome Under the Pole projects furthest (Chrome Under the Pole 51/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Under the Pole and Core smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Pineapple.

Is Chrome Under the Pole or Core better for summer or winter?

Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear; Core suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Under the Pole and Core?

Chrome Under the Pole has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Coriander, Oakmoss and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Brazilian Rosewood. Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood.

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