Fragrance comparison

Ikon Chrome vs Pearl of lights

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ikon Chrome

Zirh

3.1411 votes

Rank #50,421 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Pearl of lights

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #61,410 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ikon Chrome takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ikon Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pearl of lights
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ikon Chrome2/3

Pearl of lights1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pearl of lights
Value for money: Ikon Chrome
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ikon Chrome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ikon ChromeZirh

Pearl of lightsHouse of Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 18%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePearl of lights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIkon ChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

white floral50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyArtemisiaGeraniumGinger

Base

CedarwoodVetiverAmberMossMusk

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

PeppermintLily of the Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Ginger. Durations are only published for Pearl of lights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night40

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIkon ChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ikon Chrome opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by pink pepper and ginger. It quickly settles into an aromatic, slightly herbal heart, then dries down woody, mossy and musky with a clean chypre feel. This reads masculine, fresh and earthy rather than sweet. Based on the available wear data, it …

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House of Fragrances created Pearl of lights as an energetic, sunlit splash built for heat. The opening snaps with sharp grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a punchy grated ginger note. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus burn calms into a crisp wash of peppermint and fresh lily of t…

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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, Ikon Chrome or Pearl of lights?

Ikon Chrome takes 2 of 3 categories. Ikon Chrome is rated 3.14/5 from 11 votes; Pearl of lights is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ikon Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pearl of lights for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Ikon Chrome or Pearl of lights?

Projection is very close: Pearl of lights 50/100, Ikon Chrome 48/100 for sillage.

Do Ikon Chrome and Pearl of lights smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Ginger.

Is Ikon Chrome or Pearl of lights better for summer or winter?

Ikon Chrome suits daytime wear; Pearl of lights suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ikon Chrome and Pearl of lights?

Ikon Chrome has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Artemisia, Geranium and Ginger, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Moss. Pearl of lights has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Peppermint and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver and Musk.