Cinque Terre vs Chrome Under the Pole
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cinque Terre takes 5 of 7 categories.
Cinque TerreChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chrome Under the PoleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cinque Terre5/7
Chrome Under the Pole2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cinque Terre
- Community sentiment
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Longevity
- Cinque Terre
- Sillage & projection
- Cinque Terre
- Value for money
- Chrome Under the Pole
- Versatility
- Cinque Terre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cinque Terre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cinque TerreManceraChrome Under the PoleAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
Category winnerCinque TerreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
359 votes
20%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCinque Terre
SillageCinque Terre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChrome Under the PoleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli
Heart
CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom
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 seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Category winnerCinque TerreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,341
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#19,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCinque 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…
Reviews →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 →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 Under the Pole?
Cinque Terre takes 5 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 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 Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or Chrome Under the Pole?
Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cinque Terre or Chrome Under the Pole?
Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cinque Terre and Chrome Under the Pole smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Cinque Terre or Chrome Under the Pole 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; Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cinque Terre and Chrome Under the Pole?
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 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.
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