Azzaro Chrome Aqua

This is different from the others in the Chrome line. Yes, some sweetness, citrus and Marine accords. But, there is depth that is unlike the other flankers. There is a woodiness that is accompanied by some fresh spiceness with some green tone to it, almost pine like but, not quite. I find the scent as a whole quite invigorating and it pops really, really good off of one’s skin for that first hour or two. It has the Chrome DNA, it’s just woodier and greener and it sets it apart from the rest of the line. And I like it, a lot. Citrus, Marine and those lightly sweet accords blend well and then slowly morph into the wood and Spicey drydown with some of that aquatic citrus lingering but, in the background as a subtle side note. In the right moment with a nice summer breeze you’ll catch a nice hint of it every once in a while. The depth that I mentioned earlier though really takes this scent to another level and I can see this as an all year wear. Perhaps even signature scent worthy. It’s shooting for what today’s fragrances are trying to accomplish but, it has enough to be just a bit different and quite alluring. Anyone can wear this and they will wear it well. It’s not groundbreaking but, it has more than enough to impress. Speaking on performance, this nice gem has some legs. Like I said, it will pop off the skin for a good hour or two and it will stay with you for a good 6-8 hours with a nice scent bubble that’s about half an arms length from you. 3-4 good sprays is about right for a full work day. Has real good potential for versatility and wear for any moment or occasion. Worthy of a spot in one’s collection. By the way, it’s available for a pretty decent price at roughly $35-$45 for 100ml. Pretty good deal if you ask me....

Oh my god this is good. The best fresh/aquatic scent I’ve tried in years. What sets it apart from the rest (like Polo deep blue, Dylan blue, eternity aqua, DG light blue, nautica voyage, etc) to me, is the combination of that light fresh clean/soapy quality of the EDT with a very herbaceous heart and balsamic drydown. So many scents in this style smell so sickly synthetic to me, but this strikes me as much more natural in the heart and drydown especially. It’s got this slightly sweet/resinous drydown that is especially outstanding, it’s not TOO woody or herbal but just a perfect mix of green, herbal spice and resinous wood/vetiver that is truly magnificent. I did NOT expect to be this impressed with a freakin Azzaro Chrome flanker, but this one really wowed me. It feels very casual, very Italian, very refreshing and uplifting, but also relaxing... like I’m on the coast surrounded by fresh citrus groves, herbs and flowers with a light breeze blowing through the trees.

I have to say this is a great aquatic. Can't stop smelling my arm with this one. It is fairly strong to me for a light aquatic type scent. After a couple of minutes it settles into a non sweet but delicious watery spicy profile. It gets better and better as it dries. Total safe card up your sleeve for spring, summer and why not fall. No one will find this offputting which really is what I am about - maximum appeal. I find that for an aquatic it is actually unique, it doesn't remind me of anything else which usually always happens. I smell one fragrance and a couple of other pop up in my mind. Not this one. Now it doesn't smell quite like Acqua di gio, but it is certainly a great summer alternative for if you're tired of that one. This is not as sour and sharp but more subtle, youthful and juicy. And it's obviously affordable. Bravo Azzaro!

Right off the top I get a herbaceous blast of basil mixed with citrus and a watery note. For me the basil dominates well into the dry down, picking up some equally herbaceous, but welcome mint. Strangely enough this reminds me strongly of AdG Profumo. The resemblance is so uncanny that I’m tempted to call this fragrance redundant. However, these are just initial impressions. I’m curious to see what the high heat does to the scent profile. Update: The first 70+ degree day wearing this and it’s another fragrance altogether. Yes, the resemblance to AdG is there, but Chrome Aqua is more energetic and youthful. My only gripe is that my skin absolutely eats this stuff. I enjoy maybe two hours before it’s a skin scent. Very addictive though, I found myself reapplying liberally.

Outstanding offer from Azzaro...this one threw me for a loop. Fresh and green. Citrusy. Aquatic. Well done. Opens with sweetness of apple and and a bit of citrus. The freshness of the mint and herbal basil are peeking around the corner. As it dries down, mint/basil really come forth giving you a sweet green freshness. So incredibly fresh and invigorating. I pick up some Vetiver later...but only for the sake of adding depth. Longevity and projection are a bit better than average. Spring/summer gem. Overall, this is fantastic. Maybe I feel this way because I went in with such low expectations...but I will use this heavily this Summer. Go to Macy’s to spray down and live with a day...but I bet you will end up picking up a bottle at discounters.

Quick take: I purchased this scent around the same time I got Hugo Reversed. I cannot help myself to comparing them. I think they smell a lot alike to my nose- or at least there is definitely some overlap. They are both very fresh and have the “shower gel” quality. Overall performance with this one is also great. I have no complaints. Perhaps (as implied by the name) Chrome is more aquatic. This is blue and Boss leans more green. I like both. Great safe scent. Nice gift for the younger crowd. Fragheads may not appreciate it’s lack of nuance or originality. But if you are a fan of the Chrome line and it’s flankers pick it up. The bottle is beautiful.

Really quite impressed with this release. Its one third citrus,one third aquatic,one third green.This is nice because its not overly marine or salty,something i dislike in some aquatic fragrances but this is nicely balanced.Still has that Chrome metallic thing going on but like all elements in here its balanced and not off putting like i find in the original. Nice burst of Grapefruit at the start and really get the mint and basil. The mint in here reminds me of Carven L'eau Intense. Good longevity and silage. Cheap at £25 for 100ml. Good job Azzaro!

Azzaro Chrome Aqua is a citrus, acuatic and aromatic fragrance. Its opening is very citric and sparkling, and after a short time it shows some very aromatic green herbal notes, which maintain the freshness of the fragrance throughout its development. Chrome Aqua is a fragrance for daytime use, in spring and summer, casual outings or with friends. Its duration can reach about 6 hours, but very close to the skin. Its smell is very nice and easy to wear, I like this Chrome flanker, although I would like better performance.

I have this for 2 months now and I love it. It is a better, more modern acqua di gio. It lasts more than ADG, but it has worse projection. ADG projects quite nicely on me for an hour and a half, this doesn't project more than half an hour, but then in lingers on for about 6 hours, the last 3 as a skin scent. Overall I love the smell, but I wish it was a little bit more powerful. You can wear Chrome Aqua during the day and ADG Profumo in the evening, if you want to get a similar experience during a whole day of summer.

This is a little different from the other Chrome flankers. This has cypress down at the bottom and it gives it an earthy, darker part to it but it still maintains that very pleasant freshness up top. The projection and longevity filled the room for me and I'm at the seven hour mark and can still smell it on my skin. They really nailed it with this one and I'm impressed! It smells fantastic! I give this a 9.4/10 I thought this would be a little more of the same but it's not! Try this one if you're a Chrome fan!

just got it yesterday.let me tell you one thing...i love chrome line and i have tried a lot of them, this is my favorite hands down.its so sea side like...minty fresh airy and also herbaceous in some way.but the fruity element at heart after initial citrus marine blast makes it so pleasant.one can not miss the ADG/ADG Absolu vibe in it.summer in a bottle, lovely bottle design and color.it works.no metallic tone like chrome...brand new juice...with very decent perfromance, good for anyday...every day 9/10

Really, really pleasant if you like clean-smelling fragrances. The apple is moderately strong in the opening, but the basil and vetiver are the strongest notes in this overall. Not super long lasting, had to respray after the three hour mark as it basically became non-existent on me, but that's pretty usual for fresh scents. If you have other fragrances that are fresh and green smelling, maybe hold off on this one, but is a great staple for a collection either way. Great for work and summer occasions.

Beautiful scent that will surely garner compliments! The opening has a fresh citrus blast of orange with that "out of the shower" cleanliness that's well balanced and non-offensive to the nose. The projection and longevity are decent. I get about 3 hours of strong projection which then sits closer to the skin. The dry down is a mild but pleasant powdery cream note that's similar to Bleu de Chanel. Definitely a safe blind that has the versatility to be worn in any occasion. Safe for the office and gym

This is actually my favorite Chrome flanker. I use this for the gym or during the warmer months. I would describe this as a hike through a wet pine forest. The bottle is probably the best out of all the Chrome variants. A very cool frosted darker green with a white cap. Even the nozzle matches the green. Performance is average for an aquatic. Say 4-5 hours max. That's all it really needs to be though. Just something to feel refreshed. This might not be for everyone, but it gets a 5/5 from me.

The ultimate "aquatic" marine summer fragrance for me - refreshing, green salty and immediately reminding of a seashore on vacation. I really don't get the Aqua di Gio hype, Chrome is much better to me, very underrated in comparison. Also much greener, but not as green as JV Artisan Pure. I'd rate it higher that those mentioned, possibly only matched by Bvlgari Aqva line. Performance is good for aquatic. Great frag and good value.

This just smells incredible. I've been wearing it all week because I love the scent so much. I love the sea notes mixed with the green notes mixed with the fruit notes. It smells like nature, with a zesty freshness and just enough sweetness. The longevity is lacking a bit, but it's a freshie so it's somewhat understandable. It's blind buy worthy if you're looking for a summer aquatic that can also be worn in other seasons.

This is actually really nice, smells surprisingly like Tom Ford Costa AZZURRA aqua,the pine notes have the same vibe, I would even venture to say this is of higher quality in some ways,more versatile than the aqua name would suggest and could be worn 3 of 4 seasons in all but the coldest months, still kicking myself for not buying the gift set when it was on sale at Macy's for $53.00 a hidden gem and a must try.

Among all the “fresh” summer scents that are presented on the shelves in a perfume store, I liked this one the most. Yes, this is not a beast, but for the summer we need such light and unobtrusive scents. The rest of the scents seemed too samey and banal to me with the same musky base. This one simply excites with its green-sea freshness. A simple and pleasant scent that does not quickly get boring.

Azzaro Chrome Aqua. A fresh aquatic fragrance by Azzaro. To my nose the sea note is "light" like in Acqua di Gio. I mean not salty-agressive like in AdG profumo, Light blue intense or even Bvlgari aqua atlantique. Nice fragrance, I got a lot of AdG vibes in the drydown. Chrome Aqua performs better. Scent : 8/10 Longevity : about 7 hours Sillage : average Like it.

Just unboxed my bottle, so first impressions: at first sprayed, a violet bomb! i love it!!! cannot give anymore feedback as just sprayed it so no idea how it will develop, projection or how long will last yet. update will come in a couple of weeks UPDATE: So I'll give it a 6/10. The scent is fantastic in my opinion, but it doesn't last more than 4hs in my skin.