Azzaro 1996 EDT

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Chrome

by Gérard Haury

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Azzaro Chrome is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Gérard Haury. Chrome opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Oakmoss, Jasmine, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Rosewood. Azzaro's Chrome carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A timeless, sparkling citrus-aquatic that radiates confidence and breezy clarity. Chrome is an iconic choice for those who want effortless freshness and all-day versatility.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
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Chrome Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Exceptionally crisp citrus and aquatic notes make Chrome ideal for spring and summer, when its bracing freshness shines. Its lighter projection and lack of warmth make it less suited to cold weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Chrome's clean, non-intrusive freshness is perfect for office and casual wear, and its energetic brightness makes it a great sporty pick. For dates or formal events, its lack of depth and subtle projection may underwhelm.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Chrome Eau de Toilette opens with a vibrant burst of lemon and bergamot, underscored by a green, almost metallic freshness. Bright pineapple and neroli add juicy vibrancy before the heart blooms with cyclamen, jasmine, and a herbal tinge of rosemary. Musk and cedar anchor the composition, giving a clean, slightly woody drydown that remains crisp and unobtrusive. The overall effect is radiant, cool, and invigorating - the olfactory equivalent of clear blue skies and polished chrome.

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