Fragrance comparison

Mixed Thoughts vs Chrome Under the Pole

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mixed Thoughts

Tujoué

4.258 votes

Rank #23,355 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Chrome Under the Pole

Azzaro

3.5473 votes

Rank #19,798 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mixed Thoughts takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mixed Thoughts
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chrome Under the Pole
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mixed Thoughts3/4

Chrome Under the Pole1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mixed Thoughts
Sillage & projection: Mixed Thoughts
Value for money: Mixed Thoughts
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

Mixed ThoughtsTujoué

Chrome Under the PoleAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

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 hate

63%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMixed Thoughts

SillageMixed Thoughts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMixed ThoughtsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

sweet53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapesPineappleFirLemon

Heart

MaceCedarCyclamenOrris

Base

DreamwoodAmberwoodOakmossImmortelle

Top

Calabrian bergamotLemonRosemaryPineappleNeroli

Heart

CyclamenCorianderOakmossJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodMuskCardamom

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lemon, Cedar and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,355

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerChrome Under the PoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorge Lee combines sharp pineapple and dark green fir needles in the opening of Mixed Thoughts, creating a crisp contrast against sweet grapes and juicy lemon. As the scent settles, warm cedar and spicy mace merge with earthy oakmoss and dry amberwood. It sits comfortably between cool outdoor air and professional offi…

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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, …

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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, Mixed Thoughts or Chrome Under the Pole?

Mixed Thoughts takes 3 of 4 categories. Mixed Thoughts is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Chrome Under the Pole is rated 3.54/5 from 73 votes. Choose Mixed Thoughts for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chrome Under the Pole for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mixed Thoughts or Chrome Under the Pole?

Mixed Thoughts lasts longest (Mixed Thoughts 80/100, Chrome Under the Pole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mixed Thoughts or Chrome Under the Pole?

Mixed Thoughts projects furthest (Mixed Thoughts 72/100, Chrome Under the Pole 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mixed Thoughts and Chrome Under the Pole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lemon, Cedar and Cyclamen.

Is Mixed Thoughts or Chrome Under the Pole better for summer or winter?

Mixed Thoughts suits day or night wear; Chrome Under the Pole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mixed Thoughts and Chrome Under the Pole?

Mixed Thoughts has top notes of Grapes, Pineapple, Fir and Lemon, heart notes of Mace, Cedar, Cyclamen and Orris, a base of Dreamwood, Amberwood, Oakmoss and Immortelle. 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.