Azzaro Chrome Parfum bottle Azzaro Chrome
Parfum Concentration Cologne
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2023 Year 1898
££ Price Tier ££
Eau de Quinine Cologne bottle Eau de Quinine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Azzaro Chrome
A polarizing flanker, Azzaro Chrome Parfum tries to be a blue fragrance with an earthy twist. Some will find it a compelling, modern evolution, others a baffling misstep. Not quite the crowd-pleaser its predecessors were, but those who 'get it' swear by its unique charm.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Quinine
This one's a proper old-school barbershop scent, the kind your grandad perhaps once wore. While some find it deeply comforting in its nostalgic soapiness, others can't shake off the 'grandpa smell' or even, dare I say, mosquito repellent vibes. Approach with caution, or with a penchant for vintage charm.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 39%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 41% 45%
Sweet 1% 0%
Warm 10% 4%
Woody 21% 3%
Earthy 8% 2%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 38% 37%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Azzaro Chrome Parfum
Eau de Quinine Cologne

Notes

Azzaro Chrome
Eau de Quinine

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Azzaro Chrome
Bergamot 100%
Only in Azzaro Chrome
Sage 100%
Only in Azzaro Chrome
Fir Resin 100%

Accords

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Quinine
100%
Aromatic
98%
79%
Fresh Spicy
100%
52%
Citrus
91%
Green
79%
75%
Woody
61%
58%
Conifer
58%
Herbal
57%
Fresh
Aromatic shared
100%
98%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
100%
Citrus shared
52%
91%
79%
Woody shared
75%
61%
58%
58%
57%

Performance

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Quinine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Azzaro Chrome

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport wear, being generally inoffensive. While it's a 'Parfum', many note average sillage and longevity, keeping it from being too loud for the office, but its unique earthy twist might not suit all formal settings.

Eau de Quinine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its subtle, clean, and inoffensive nature makes it suitable for office wear, though its classic barbershop feel might not suit all tastes. It's too mild and understated for a date, and certainly not built for sport. It fits well as a casual everyday or a discreet formal option, particularly for those who appreciate traditional scents.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
86%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Azzaro Chrome
Eau de Quinine
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