Chrome Under the Pole vs Purple Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
80%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Purple Orchid takes 2 of 3 categories.
Chrome Under the PoleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Purple OrchidChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chrome Under the Pole1/3
Purple Orchid2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Purple Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Purple Orchid
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 PoleAzzaroPurple OrchidShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
17%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPurple Orchid
SillagePurple Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
floral84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match80%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and citrus
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
RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenCorianderJasmineOakmoss
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskCedarBrazilian RosewoodCardamon
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 seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#58,810
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Purple Orchid by Shirley May hits the skin with a surprisingly bright citrus spark before shifting into its true floral identity. A quick splash of lemon and neroli keeps the opening crisp, but cyclamen and jasmine quickly take over the heart. The scent avoids smelling overly sweet by anchoring these petals to an eart…
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 Purple Orchid?
Purple Orchid takes 2 of 3 categories. Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes; Purple Orchid is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Purple Orchid for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrome Under the Pole or Purple Orchid?
Purple Orchid lasts longest (Purple Orchid 60/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome Under the Pole or Purple Orchid?
Purple Orchid projects furthest (Purple Orchid 75/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome Under the Pole and Purple Orchid smell similar?
Very similar: a 80% 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 Purple Orchid better for summer or winter?
Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear; Purple Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome Under the Pole and Purple Orchid?
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. Purple Orchid has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Coriander, Jasmine and Oakmoss, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.
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