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Chrome Under the Pole vs Genesis Noir

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Chrome Under the Pole

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

  • Genesis Noir

    Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome Under the Pole1/4
Genesis Noir3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Noir
Sillage & projection
Genesis Noir
Value for money
Genesis Noir
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
Genesis NoirLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Noir

SillageGenesis Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value65
Category winnerGenesis NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

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
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Coriander and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Genesis Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#19,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#55,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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, …

Reviews →

Genesis Noir by Le Chameau is an aromatic spicy cologne built on brisk citrus and traditional forest tones. The scent begins with an immediate blast of crisp lemon, cool peppermint, and herbal coriander. This lively splash soon transitions into a spicier heart where neroli floral tones combine with warm culinary spice…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome Under the Pole or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Under the Pole and Genesis Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Coriander and Oakmoss.

Is Chrome Under the Pole or Genesis Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chrome Under the Pole and Genesis Noir?

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. Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.

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