Fragrance comparison

Chrome Under the Pole vs Graf L'Homme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrome Under the Pole

Azzaro

3.5473 votes

Rank #18,824 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Graf L'Homme

Vinci

1.001 votes

Rank #71,927 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Under the Pole takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chrome Under the Pole
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Graf L'Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chrome Under the Pole3/4

Graf L'Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrome Under the Pole
Sillage & projection: Chrome Under the Pole
Value for money: Graf L'Homme
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

Graf L'HommeVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityChrome Under the Pole

SillageChrome Under the Pole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGraf L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match66%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

Notes

RosemaryCorianderNeroliLemonSandalwoodCyclamenJasmineMuskCedarPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Pineapple and Neroli. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#71,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Graf L'Homme by Vinci is a fresh choice for men seeking a clean, breezy daily scent. It blends bright lemon and neroli with a soft floral heart, settling into a subtle base of cedar and musk. This composition suits warm spring and summer afternoons when you want an uncomplicated, clean vibe without heavy sweetness.

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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 Graf L'Homme?

Chrome Under the Pole takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Graf L'Homme is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Graf L'Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Graf L'Homme?

They last about the same: Chrome Under the Pole 52/100, Graf L'Homme 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Graf L'Homme?

Chrome Under the Pole projects furthest (Chrome Under the Pole 51/100, Graf L'Homme 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Under the Pole and Graf L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Pineapple and Neroli.

Is Chrome Under the Pole or Graf L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear; Graf L'Homme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Under the Pole and Graf L'Homme?

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. Graf L'Homme features Rosemary, Coriander, Neroli, Lemon and Sandalwood.