86%
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Chrome Eau de Parfum bottle Chrome
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 1995
££ Price Tier ££
Paco Eau de Parfum bottle Paco

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chrome Eau de Parfum
This isn't reinventing the wheel, but if you want that fresh, clean shower gel vibe for a steal, Azzaro Chrome EDP is a solid if uninspired bet. It's safe, pleasant, and does exactly what it says on the tin, though some reckon its performance is a bit of a damp squib.
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Our Verdict - Paco Eau de Parfum
Paco is either a fantastic, fresh, underrated gem or an overpowering pine-sol mess, depending on who you ask. Most agree it's a nostalgic, affordable, and surprisingly masculine take on the 90s fresh scent profile, though its performance is often seen as its main drawback.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 16%
Floral 11% 15%
Fruity 6% 2%
Green 18% 15%
Sweet 10% 14%
Warm 0% 5%
Woody 25% 21%
Earthy 0% 3%
Animalic 0% 7%
Fresh 36% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chrome EdP
Paco EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 24%
Only in Paco Eau de Parfum
Lemon 31% Pine 26% Coriander 18%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 25%
Only in Paco Eau de Parfum
Tea 31% Jasmine 22% Cyclamen 21%
Only in Chrome Eau de Parfum
Pine 100%

Accords

Chrome Eau de Parfum Paco Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
87%
80%
Citrus
100%
99%
Woody
84%
84%
Lavender
50%
65%
Conifer
45%
56%
Green
60%
Fresh
54%
45%
Sweet
Powdery
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
87%
Citrus shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
99%
84%
Lavender shared
84%
50%
Conifer shared
65%
45%
Green shared
56%
60%
54%
45%
45%

Performance

Chrome Eau de Parfum Paco Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chrome Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for office and casual wear, as highlighted by many reviews. While suitable for dates, it lacks the boldness for formal events, and its poor longevity for some makes it less reliable for extended activities like sport.

Paco Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle aquatic-citrus nature makes it perfect for casual wear, including the gym, as many reviews suggest. However, its often reported poor longevity and intimate projection means it would be lost in a formal setting, and it might be a bit too 'just showered' for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Pine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Chrome Eau de Parfum
Paco Eau de Parfum
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