Fragrance comparison

Chrome United vs Mahana

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 976 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chrome United

Azzaro

3.52949 votes

Rank #3,360 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mahana

Fulton & Roark · 2020

4.0027 votes

Rank #36,713 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome United takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chrome United
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Mahana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrome United4/5

Mahana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mahana
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrome United
Sillage & projection: Chrome United
Value for money: Chrome United
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome United

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chrome UnitedAzzaro

MahanaFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 949 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%

Category winnerMahanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

885 votes

29%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChrome United

SillageChrome United

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerChrome UnitedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy46%

sweet38%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotCorianderSichuan Pepper

Heart

Violet LeafBlack Tea

Base

White MuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

PomeloWhite Musk

Heart1-3 hrs

CorianderBirch Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, White Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mahana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,360

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews130

Overall rank#36,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews4

Category winnerChrome UnitedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome United by Azzaro is a woody spicy scent that thrives in casual settings. It opens with sharp bergamot and Sichuan pepper before settling into a heart of violet leaf and black tea. This clean, modern fragrance performs best during spring and summer, acting as a reliable pick for daily wear or the gym when you si…

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Mahana delivers a sharp splash of ice-cold pomelo right out of the bottle. The citrus hits immediately. It smells like freshly sliced fruit pulp and bitter rind rather than a sugary soft drink. Within fifteen minutes, green birch leaf and crushed coriander seeds step forward. They bring an aromatic, coastal breeze cha…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome United or Mahana?

Chrome United takes 4 of 5 categories. Chrome United is rated 3.52/5 from 949 votes; Mahana is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Chrome United for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mahana for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome United or Mahana?

Chrome United lasts longest (Chrome United 61/100, Mahana 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome United or Mahana?

Chrome United projects furthest (Chrome United 54/100, Mahana 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome United and Mahana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, White Musk and Cedar.

Is Chrome United or Mahana better for summer or winter?

Mahana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome United and Mahana?

Chrome United has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Black Tea, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Mahana has top notes of Pomelo and White Musk, heart notes of Coriander and Birch Leaf, a base of Cedar.