Chrome Under the Pole vs Cuba Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chrome Under the Pole takes 7 of 7 categories.
Chrome Under the PoleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuba ManChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer.
Chrome Under the Pole7/7
Cuba Man0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Community sentiment
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Longevity
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Sillage & projection
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Value for money
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Versatility
- Chrome Under the Pole
- 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 PoleAzzaroCuba ManPitbullWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
2.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
6%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
38%Dislike
8%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChrome Under the Pole
SillageChrome Under the Pole
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChrome Under the PoleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
citrus90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
woody60%
white floral50%
Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli
Heart
CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom
Top
BergamotCardamomLemonRosemary
Heart
JasmineOakmossCoriander
Base
MuskCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Spring53
Summer100
Fall21
Winter5
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,778
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#22,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChrome 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, …
Reviews →Cuba Man by Pitbull delivers a breezy, aromatic profile that pairs citrus bursts with clean rosemary and a dry cedar finish. It acts as an easygoing, budget-friendly option for high-heat situations, offering an uncomplicated scent profile that mimics classic blue freshies without demanding a premium price tag.
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 Under the Pole or Cuba Man?
Chrome Under the Pole takes 7 of 7 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Cuba Man is rated 2.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Cuba Man?
Chrome Under the Pole lasts longest (Chrome Under the Pole 52/100, Cuba Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Cuba Man?
Projection is very close: Chrome Under the Pole 51/100, Cuba Man 50/100 for sillage.
Do Chrome Under the Pole and Cuba Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Coriander.
Is Chrome Under the Pole or Cuba Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chrome Under the Pole is the stronger pick. For winter, Chrome Under the Pole is the stronger pick. Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome Under the Pole and Cuba Man?
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. Cuba Man has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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