Fragrance comparison

Chrome Under the Pole vs Costiera

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Chrome Under the Pole

Azzaro

3.5473 votes

Rank #18,824 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Costiera

Gritti

3.72142 votes

Rank #16,952 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Costiera takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chrome Under the Pole
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Costiera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome Under the Pole3/7

Costiera4/7

Ratings & consensus: Costiera
Community sentiment: Chrome Under the Pole
Longevity: Costiera
Sillage & projection: Costiera
Value for money: Chrome Under the Pole
Versatility: Chrome Under the Pole
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Costiera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro

CostieraGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%

3.72/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerCostieraRating 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

24%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCostiera

SillageCostiera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value42

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%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

powdery50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotRosemaryOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesLemon BlossomFloral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Costiera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night20

Spring74

Summer100

Fall35

Winter12

Day100

Night17

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men21

Unisex56

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#16,952

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCostieraHigher 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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Gritti Costiera is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance designed for warm days and relaxed routines. It opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, juicy orange, and an herbal pinch of rosemary that gives the initial spray a fresh, savory garden snap. As the scent settles, airy sea notes and clean lemon blossom drift in, addin…

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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 Under the Pole or Costiera?

Costiera takes 4 of 7 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Costiera is rated 3.72/5 from 142 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Costiera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Costiera?

Costiera lasts longest (Costiera 61/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Costiera?

Projection is very close: Costiera 52/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100 for sillage.

Do Chrome Under the Pole and Costiera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Sandalwood.

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

For summer, Chrome Under the Pole is the stronger pick. For winter, Costiera is the stronger pick. Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear; Costiera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Costiera has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lemon Blossom and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.