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Cinque Terre vs Chrome

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

Updated 8,770 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cinque Terre

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Chrome

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cinque Terre4/7
Chrome3/7
Ratings & consensus
Cinque Terre
Community sentiment
Chrome
Longevity
Cinque Terre
Sillage & projection
Cinque Terre
Value for money
Chrome
Versatility
Cinque Terre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chrome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cinque TerreMancera
ChromeAzzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerCinque TerreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

359 votes

29%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

7,643 votes

Category winnerChromeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCinque Terre

SillageCinque Terre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value71
Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple
Heart
JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCinque TerreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex25
Women4
Men89
Unisex10
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,341

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#1,657

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…

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Azzaro Chrome is a classic citrus-aromatic scent built for high heat. It leads with a sharp, crisp lemon and bergamot opening that settles into a clean, aquatic-musk profile. Ideal for daily wear in warm weather, it provides a reliable, uncomplicated freshness that works well for office environments, gym sessions, or …

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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, Cinque Terre or Chrome?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or Chrome?

Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Chrome 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinque Terre or Chrome?

Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinque Terre and Chrome smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Cinque Terre or Chrome better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. For winter, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. Cinque Terre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinque Terre and Chrome?

Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Chrome has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cyclamen and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cardamom.

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