Genesis Noir vs Chrome Under the Pole
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chrome Under the PoleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genesis Noir3/4
Chrome Under the Pole1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Genesis Noir
- 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
Genesis NoirLe ChameauChrome Under the PoleAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
3.54/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
20%Love
54%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Noir
SillageGenesis Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
Top
Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli
Heart
CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom
InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Genesis Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#19,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerChrome Under the PoleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Noir by Le Chameau is an aromatic spicy cologne built on brisk citrus and traditional forest tones. The scent begins with an immediate blast of crisp lemon, cool peppermint, and herbal coriander. This lively splash soon transitions into a spicier heart where neroli floral tones combine with warm culinary spice…
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, Genesis Noir or Chrome Under the Pole?
Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Chrome Under the Pole?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Chrome Under the Pole?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and Chrome Under the Pole smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss.
Is Genesis Noir or Chrome Under the Pole better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Chrome Under the Pole?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. 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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