Chrome 1996 Eau de Toilette

Chrome (Eau de Toilette) by Azzaro
Bottle Design:
Federico Restrepo
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6.8 / 10 707 Ratings
A perfume by Azzaro for men, released in 1996. The scent is fresh-aquatic. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Fresh
Aquatic
Citrus
Synthetic
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot GingerGinger GrapefruitGrapefruit
Heart Notes Heart Notes
MuskMusk HedioneHedione AniseedAniseed
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber LichenLichen MatéMaté Precious woodsPrecious woods

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6.8707 Ratings
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6.6576 Ratings
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6.2568 Ratings
Bottle
6.5584 Ratings
Value for money
7.5293 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 07/21/2025.

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MuchBergamot

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MuchBergamot
MuchBergamot
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The official scent of a bank's head office
Azzaro Chrome is the official scent of formal workplaces. It is not seductive, not very daring and probably has been worn by bankers and lawyers alike for the past twenty years, but I can't find a problem with that.

Chrome is a summer freshie at its core, with a nice, zesty but not juicy opening (very far from "Renaissance | XerJoff"). Its aromatic heart and base are perceptible almost immediately, and really are the core of the scent. Chrome stands on its own in such an unbothered but classy way... It's hard to describe. The metallic notes are also fresh (not ozonic), which plays into the perfume's character. At the end, a touch (and I mean only a touch) of wood and herbal bitterness show up.

Perfomance is excellent for a freshie, on par with Cool Water Eau de Toilette. Chrome has a strong projection off of my skin, and stays for 6-8 hours.

If you need to dress up for business and want a mature freshie that doesn't smell of generic deodorant, grab yourself a flask.
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Vmitsopoulos

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Vmitsopoulos
Vmitsopoulos
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Freshie
I had this given to me as a birthday gift at eighteen and have been wearing it ever since I’m now thirty-four my wife loves it was the one I wore when we met she even made me spray he pillow so she could smell it when I wasn’t there .
It starts of fresh and a bit cold it has good projection and lasts a while on my skin awesome for spring summer and warmer autumn nights.
It can be worn casually or as an office scent and it doesn’t seem to offend anyone and it does get compliments I’ve had tons over the years if you don’t have this in you collection I highly recommend this
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Samer74

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Samer74
Samer74
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Wonderful chrome line leader
Fresh ,,classy ,,clean,, crispy fragrance,, just like the cristal sky colour bottle and I love the all line and i own 7 of the line all of them i find adifferent thing in each one despite they all have shared yhe typical chrome vibe ,, though below medium longivity but worthy for good price value,,
I feel vibes from mefisto gentle uomo-casamorati also sure creed SMW ,,
I recommend For all post shower gel feeling with clean clothes vibes lovers in hot summer days
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Shemsmeller

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Shemsmeller
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Classic summer men fragrance
bought in April 2008 to prepare for a hot summer in the south of France. I had already tested it via a sample and its freshness convinced me.

we are really on a fresh and aquatic synthetic fragrance, a classic of men's perfumery, a must have for every summer.

its smell is unique, to this day I do not remember having found a similar perfume that was more affordable in terms of price.
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Scentility

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Scentility
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Fresh aromatic
Chrome has always been my favorite for men. I know it is out of fashion now, but it smells very appealing. It’s been labeled as aquatic, but it’s actually more a citrusy aromatic cologne. It starts out with some lemony bergamot and then gets into some light spices like coriander and ends up oakmossy fresh with some woody undertones for added strength. It can easily be an office or business friendly scent, and just as easily a date night one as well. I think it especially can suit a more reserved, introverted personality.
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Syzygy73Syzygy73 7 years ago
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A light, fresh, inoffensive aquatic. Somewhat synthetic, but a pleasant everyday scent for good weather. Clean, plain and unpretentious.
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ChrisCChrisC 2 years ago
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Probably my most complimented fragrance. The perfect, casual summertime scent.
Not the most interesting, but still very good.
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KuraiKurai 4 years ago
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This classic does a very fine job in terms of inoffensive freshness. Versatile like a Swiss Army knife
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ElysiumElysium 5 years ago
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The natural warmth of mate leaf encounters the persistent freshness of bergamot and the luminosity of transparent musk. Gorgeous cologne!
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Nik604Nik604 2 years ago
Masterpiece! The way lemon / grapefruit pill is mixed with the mate tea - lichen moss and mingled with musk and light woods is fabulous .
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SlightSlight 2 years ago
6.5
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Bright, metallic, fresh, clean. Solid freshy. Something to wear on a summer holiday or even to the gym. It's inoffensive and clean.
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 2 years ago
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Metallic, fresh fougere. Nothing special but just right for a fresh kick after a shower
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JacobCedarJacobCedar 2 years ago
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Got a 30 ML for $20. Smells like a bar of Irish Spring soap… Not a bad thing but doesn’t get me excited to wear it.
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DPArtistDPArtist 6 years ago
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Timeless fresh fragrance unfairly labeled generic due to it being aped so much since 1996! A less floral CK One with better far performance!
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StarA1StarA1 1 year ago
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An iconic fragrance, one of the nostalgia classics ... Since my youth, my fragrances library has not been devoid of Chrome Azzaro.
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