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Chrome Under the Pole vs Double Bleu

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

Updated 144 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Double Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Chrome Under the Pole

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Double Bleu

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Chrome Under the Pole1/7
Double Bleu6/7
Ratings & consensus
Double Bleu
Community sentiment
Double Bleu
Longevity
Double Bleu
Sillage & projection
Double Bleu
Value for money
Double Bleu
Versatility
Chrome Under the Pole
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Double Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro
Double BleuBharara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
4.04/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerDouble BleuRating 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

42%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerDouble BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityDouble Bleu

SillageDouble Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value65
Category winnerDouble BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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
LemonPineappleBergamotRosemary
Heart
JasmineCoriander
Base
DriftwoodMusk
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex7
Women0
Men82
Unisex14
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#14,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDouble BleuHigher 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, …

Reviews →

Double Bleu by Bharara is a crisp, aromatic fruity scent for men that arrived in 2021. It focuses on a prominent citrus and pineapple opening, transitioning into a light floral and coriander heart. Resting on a base of driftwood and musk, it feels clean and energetic, designed for guys who want an easy, everyday offic…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome Under the Pole or Double Bleu?

Double Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Double Bleu is rated 4.04/5 from 71 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Double Bleu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Double Bleu?

Double Bleu lasts longest (Double Bleu 62/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Double Bleu?

Double Bleu projects furthest (Double Bleu 57/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Under the Pole and Double Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Pineapple.

Is Chrome Under the Pole or Double Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chrome Under the Pole is the stronger pick. For winter, Double Bleu 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 Double Bleu?

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. Double Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Driftwood and Musk.

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