Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs 300 Km/h Pole Position

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 433 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

300 Km/h Pole Position

Avon

4.0019 votes

Rank #48,904 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
300 Km/h Pole Position
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Cut4/5

300 Km/h Pole Position1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Cut
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: 300 Km/h Pole Position
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

300 Km/h Pole PositionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 32%Had 50%Want 18%

Category winnerThe CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

21%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winner300 Km/h Pole PositionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

green65%

fresh56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilClary SageMelon

Heart

CypressNeroliLavender

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cypress, Lavender and Basil. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#48,904

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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Avon 300 Km/h Pole Position hits skin with a sharp burst of sweet melon, crushed basil, and herbal clary sage. As the top notes settle, dry cypress and clean lavender take over before fading into warm cashmere wood and soft musk. It works best as an effortless morning scent for post-workout errands or warm spring afte…

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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, The Cut or 300 Km/h Pole Position?

The Cut takes 4 of 5 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; 300 Km/h Pole Position is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose 300 Km/h Pole Position for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or 300 Km/h Pole Position?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, 300 Km/h Pole Position 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or 300 Km/h Pole Position?

Projection is very close: The Cut 59/100, 300 Km/h Pole Position 58/100 for sillage.

Do The Cut and 300 Km/h Pole Position smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender and Basil.

Is The Cut or 300 Km/h Pole Position better for summer or winter?

300 Km/h Pole Position suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and 300 Km/h Pole Position?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. 300 Km/h Pole Position has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage and Melon, heart notes of Cypress, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Musk.