Chrome Pure

I first tried this fragrance not knowing what it is - I just sprayed a sample that I got in Sephora all over me... And I got intrigued straight away. 😯 Such a soft musky cuddly scent. I thought it must be something upper scale, maybe some 1990s classic? What was my surprised when I checked the sample and it was one of Azzaro's Chrome. I am not a big fan of "refreshing" summer citrus fragrances, I like heavier amber, oud, musk and spices perfumes but this one really got me. ❤️ It is very sophisticated, classy and conservative. Simultaneously I find it quite unisex, I think girls could rock it as well as guys. ✨ In my mind it awakes visions of spring aura at Place Vendôme, white interiors of rooms in l'Hôtel Crillon and summer evenings in Hamptons. It really is much better scent then brand and price would indicate. 🥰 It's sweet, open nicely in warm weather, I do not feel much of the citrons, but there is some orange blossom mist and definitely tonka. I can smell coconut - something like JPG Le Beau. But musk - musk play the first violin in this concerto. I disagree with all comparisons to "fresh linen" "sun lotion" or "cleaner". 🙄 The musk is s must! 😁 The fragrance makes me feel similar to old Givenchy's Pi or old Dior Pour Homme (or Dior Pour Homme Original - as we call it these days). Sure, it is not the same level of olfactory craftsmanship but just to give you a hint of the vibe. 😁 What I like is impressive sillage and durability. With 5 sprays it goes for hours and on clothes I can feel it few days after. This is a value that I always appreciate in fragrances. In the end - if you like musk, and you look for something that have character but is not cloying during summer and heat - give it a try. 👍🏻

Chrome Pure is criminally underrated and becoming a fave of mine !! Admittedly in the opening the first time I tried this I thought this would be a big miss as it smells like a 90s hairspray to my nose as it’s fruity but has some harshness !! However, let this breathe on your skin and don’t judge by the tester strip because as time goes on and it develops it really morphs into a beautiful scent ! To expand upon that it starts out harsh but as time goes on the harshness fades and your left with a beautiful,creamy scent that’s fresh,warm and to my nose smells like high end tanning lotion and/or expensive shampoos ! This may sound odd but those high end products I’m referring smell amazing 🤩!! One product in particular it smells similar is the Moroccan Argan oil shampoo in the blue bottle as it smells fresh,beachy, and creamy ! In the deep drydown it just smells like the mid but more creamy and not as fresh but still retaining a lot of freshness. Because of it smelling like high end shampoo that may deter some that are looking for super masculine scents but for me I’m addicted to this stuff and it’s hard not to overspray I think this also could be a great signature scent as well as it has freshness for the warmer months but the creaminess has the right depth and strength for the colder months ! Performance on this is excellent as it lasts me 12-16 hours and has very noticeable projection for 3 hours with amazing sillage and always has my shirts smelling amazing for days Overall rating -9 out of 10 ! Amazing unique fragrance that I liked a lot at first but have grown to love

Azzaro Chrome Pure is a deliciously creamy and fresh sunset cruise in a bottle! The noses behind this fragrance are Jacques Huclier and Olivier Pescheux. Surely you've heard of Mugler A*Men, Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Gucci Guilty, and Montblanc Legend? It opens with a blast of orange blossom powdery sweetness that is balanced by the tabacco-like tea qualities of yerba mate and freshly fallen rain. The mate remains while the orange fades, but lingers in the background to keep it fresh as it dries down. Within 15-20 minutes the smoky, slightly peppery akigalawood makes it's presence known and is balanced by the almond, slightly-vanilla sweetness of tonka bean. The peppery smokiness moves to the background but makes it's presence known from time to time as clean, white musk rounds out the fragrance to create a velvety smooth, slightly boozy, citric tea of floral rain. This is a beautiful, well balanced fragrance that performs extremely well in warm, humid weather. It has a slight Creed Silver Mountain Water vibe to it, but it is creamier and smoother so it works well in any setting. Projection, sillage, and longevity are very good and I will definitely be reaching for this one all Spring and Summer. If you're tired of salty, mineraly, ambroxan-dominant fragrances, give this one a try. You'll be glad you did and you'll get plenty of compliments!

Opens with a very nice citrus blast and transcends slowly into a smooth “orange creamsicle” state. It’s that orange blossom and tonka I believe. Just before you get there you get those watery notes and the pepper in the Akigalawood. I love peppery notes in my fragrances. The tea note is just enough to keep it honest and from being too sweet and floral as it settles into the Tonka and woody dry down...interesting finale and for sure, masculine. This is a very pleasant frag that won’t jump out in the crowd, but within a couple of feet, it will smell appealing and pleasant to others. It’s definitely not your typical Chrome flanker and definitely not sporty or as another review said, a gym scent...uh uhh! Personally, I would never wear this to the gym. It’s too creamy and spicey. Lunch and shopping with friends casual get togethers...hits the mark. Dries down a lot like Versace Pour Homme...Tonka, Musk and Cedar, surprisingly spicey at the very end. The citrus opening is misleading. You can easily wear this in cooler, even cold temps. Arguably the best “Chrome” flanker and certainly as good as anything Azzaro has ever produced. It’s not necessarily seasonal, but I wouldn’t wear it in real hot weather. Scent 9 Performance 7.5 Sillage 6.5 Longevity 7 Value 8

I discovered Chrome Pure this year, and honestly, it was love at first spray. It’s a 'sweet' citrus fragrance—fresh yet sensual, the kind of scent that envelops you effortlessly. The notes offer a perfect blend of vibrant freshness and a creamy coconut vibe, giving off total beach, coastal, and late-afternoon-breeze energy. It’s an instant mood-booster that smells clean, sun-kissed, and incredibly cozy at the same time. Unfortunately, Azzaro has discontinued this gem. Anyone who managed to snag a bottle (especially as a second-hand find, like I did 😎) knows it’s a true treasure. On my skin, the longevity was outstanding: I applied it around 2 PM, and by nighttime, the fragrance was still going strong. The next morning, it was still there—closer to the skin, but definitely noticeable. The projection was moderate for the first hour and a half, leaving a subtle, pleasant trail without being intrusive. It’s a highly versatile daily driver that fits perfectly into your routine, whether for work, college, the gym, or a casual summer night out. 📊 Quick Summary Longevity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Amazing lasting power, easily survives until the next day) Projection: ⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate, smooth scent trail for 1.5h) Vibe: 🏖️ Clean, creamy, and coastal (Discontinued treasure)

This one is bomb! Azzaro has got to be the best house offering quality/price out there. Got a 50ml of this and i might grab a 100ml bottle...this instantly became my top 3 Chrome flankers, and into my summer rotation for sure. It's not "fresh" like the original or the other flankers, is more of a "clean sheet" type of thing. The name and color is very fitting for this one. Smooth, tonka and orange blossom imediatelly hits me. The drydown is creamy, but not sweet, with a touch of green. Picture this: You just got back from the beach, sun still up but about to go down not a single cloud in sight. You take a shower, get ready for the warm night ahead, the breeze still blowing through the hotel window and everything is white, from the clothes you put on to the room you in. You feel squeaky clean and fresh, but your skin is still shiny and hot from the hours you've spent on the beach earlier. That's the vibe Chrome Pure delivers. This got me through 8 hours in a hot day, projection i would say is above average compared to other Chrome flankers. I have yet to smell an Azzaro fragrance that i completely dislike or feel disappointed for the price, unlike every single Paco Rabanne release.

First impression is this smells tropical like there is Coconut in here but there isn't. I think a combination of the Mate, Akigalawood and Orange Blossom give this that tropical feel and maybe the Orange up top helps out too. Overall Chrome Pure is sleek and a very fresh floral fragrance. This does smell pure if you ask me and it still has a slight watery character that the original Chrome caries. In the dry down this smells very good. That Akigalawood is noticeable and the Tonka shines and gives this a creamy undertone. The Mate lasts through almost all of the fragrance. This is a very nice fragrance and this smells alot like how nice the bottle presents. This is pleasant and I don't think you would regret it if you choose to blind buy it. I wish it projected a little bit more on me but it's still good. I think it's one of those fragrances that people notice at times when I don't or when I'm not paying attention. I do notice it on myself when I think about it so it might be projecting more than I realize. I would say this is a compliment getter also. A very slick and very good fragrance. Rating- 93/100

I don't want to jinx it because usually I need a week or so to get to know a fragrance. But the tester in the shop made be buy it immediately. I've been looking for a good hot weather scent as Creed VIW is too pricey for everyday wear (and I don't like its "clones"). I like sweet fragrances and I'm just not really into the aqua/blue genres at all. I briefly considered Tom Ford - Eau de Soleil Blanc, but the reported poor performance to price ratio put me off. I had done no research on Chrome Pure, and only picked up the tester because Chrome Aqua had been frequently recommended. But the opening really got my attention. Pure reminds me of Eau de Soleil Blanc in the way it feels. I'm sure side by side there are very different, but from memory, both are a soft, creamy, floral type affair. Perhaps the bottles are influencing me, but I think either fragrance would perfectly suit a white linen shirt in the sunshine. But the great thing about Chrome Pure is that it actually lasts well and it's cheap - while smelling more expensive than it is. Definite love from me.

Chrome was one of the first fragrances I ever bought with money from a summer job probably 15 years ago. I definitely got bored with it quickly and I still have some of that bottle left. I put it on once in awhile for nostalgia reasons but I've never been stoked about it. I've even tried most of the flankers or spin offs. Not my thing. Enter Chrome Pure. The only one that has ever given me that "wow" factor. It opens with a very loud punch of citrus and neroli quickly followed by non-descript wood/aquatic notes. The drydown is where this one blooms and stands above many other summer offerings, especially of today. A woody, creamy, musky spiciness is what you're left with. Somewhat sweet but the spicy woodiness tames it. Performance is excellent. Sprayed at 430AM, still very noticeable at 730PM. Crazy. Nice sillage as well. I would go casual, all ages, all seasons but geared towards summer. This is good and budget friendly.

My first Azzaro cologne. Really didn't catch my attention during the first few times I wore it. Now, after owning it for about 4 months I got to using it again frequently since the temperatures are getting higher, and I can say it is one I like the most for this weather. Great all around day fragrance to wear around the house. Not an attention grabber as it won't project much after the first hour of wearing it, but it truly is an "orange" fragrance. It sits closer to the skins for a moderate 4-5 hours longevity. Smell very citrusy, but pleasant; not obnoxiously loud and headachy. This is a cheap buy at a great price, though retail ain't worth it for the performance/sillage - go for discounters like fragrancenet.com. Would recommend this to men more than to women, but you can say it's a more unisex fragrance (leaning to it being more masculine). Definitely one to get started on for a great collection.

A real surprise as this was the best of the batch of decants I recently ordered. It opens with a really strong cramy orange note that has a slight spicy floral notes. As it dries down the aqua notes come out a little,but not too much. All in all the sweet orange dominates,but not too much to make it overly sweet as the floral and aqua notes balance it out. While at the same time its not overly fresh either. I think it would do well in most ocassions except for cold weather. Performance was also a shocker. I got 12 plus hours off of 10 sprays which was my whole sample. The scent isn't a beast so the extra sprays weren't overpowering. This one is pretty much a step up from a skin scent. Its powerful,but only up close and in intimate ranges so if you go crazy with the sprays you wont offend. Its kind of a better performing Bvlgari Aqua Marine. Its a fresh and sweet aquatic that will be a crowd pleaser

A permanent staple for the spring and summer. I have the set in both the eau de toilette and aftershave splash. Terrific combo that leaves you feeling of a semi sweet fresh and clean vibe throughout the day. I’m not a scent note expert but, I will say that this juice has a nice blend of masculine notes with a touch of a flowery lightness to it that is nicely blended. I get anywhere’s from 8-10 hours of scent life on my skin with moderate projection in the first 2 hours. The girlfriend approves and states that it has a sexy freshness to it that says Man all the way. And I’ve also gotten a couple of compliments from the ladies at work. This stuff will not offend anyone in the least but, you will get noticed especially as you walk by leaving a nice scent trail. Definitely worth a try if you can get the set for under $50 usd. It gets 4 out of 5 stars from me. Very happy with its scent and performance.

The opening is a bit harsh and very cleaner-like, but once it dried down, it definitely gains some fresh and sweet smelling legs. I initially disliked this quite a bit, but after letting it sit for a few weeks with some air in the bottle, it's made a complete turnaround for me. The tonka gives it a nice sweet base and I'm finally starting to see why others have mentioned "coconut" in their descriptions. It's not quite the kind of coconut I've been searching for, but I think it'll work out great as an after shower, or after pool spray. The performance is as middle of the road as it gets. It's not strong, but doesn't fade away within a couple hours either. Sillage is OK if you're spraying in the right places to create that scent trail. Overall, I do kinda dig it. I certainly like it quite a bit more than when I had first picked it up. For the price, it's a good deal.

I kind of like this as it’s pleasant enough but every time I wear it I always wish I would have applied something else. I can see a lot of people liking this but for me it’s only slightly above average for my taste. This opens up very sweet,kind of minty and I swear I smell violet leaf but it wasn’t listed in the notes. Once this dries down that tonka comes out and your left with a fruity,creamy scent that is also slightly boozy.Its interesting but also boring at the same time ! Performance on this was actually pretty good ! It projects very loudly for an hour but is soft after that. It lasted 6-10 hours on my skin. Overall rating-6.5 out of 10 ! It is different from the typical scents you smell these days but unfortunately it’s only a lukewarm like. To my nose this smells like a mix between Jay Z Gold and Michael Jordan Flight.

On paper, I thought it was part of a trend of rebranding legacy women's scents as mens and releasing them years later. It reminded me of a Gucci fragrance my cousin wore in her 20s. Tried it on skin next. One spray... could not smell it. Two sprays, getting there... three sprays the charm. Very soft citrus and no sharpness at all. First time in all my experiences with Azzaro that there is no sharpness. Florals smoothen this out I think. I thought it was an intersection between the original l.12 white by lacoste and MB Legend Spirit, but with no projection. But once it dries down it becomes a tonka bomb and resembles Kenzo Aqua and Burberry Rhythm, (both for him). It's a really soft and smooth citrus scent with nice florals and a heavy tonka base. Will definitely be in my summer rotation as it super easy to wear.

Received as a Christmas present in error. I asked for Wanted By Night. Got this instead. A bit Jacques Bogart Silver Scent for me. That's my frame of reference. This Azzaro has a mandarin note, a little bit more metallic feel and dries down to reveal a tadge of coconut. I'm not sure if this coconut impression I'm getting is the tonka. I'm still quite early on in my fragrance passion. A good freshie. Bright, sparkling but not too cold. I've had it on for eight hours and it's still performing well. Projects strongly for two hours but is a strong scent on me even after a busy day. If I had the mind to test this in a shop, which I probably wouldn't, I would've bought it and enjoyed it as a good performing hot weather scent. I'm still going to buy Wanted By Night but alls well that ends well.

I was skeptical at first because I'm not a huge fan of scents with a lotion vibe. However, this is super cheap on discounters, and since I like many others in the Chrome lineup, I decided to pull the trigger. I'm glad I did. It's like sunshine in a bottle, perfect for summer. It does have the creamy, lotion-thing going on, but not so much that it leans feminine (although a woman could definitely pull it off if she were so iinclined). Projection is moderate; longevity is above average. I think someone below said it could be a flanker of Chrome Legend, and I can definitely see that as Legend has the same lotion vibe but to a lesser degree. Also, the word "relaxing" comes up with this frag, and that's right on as well. Yet another excellent fragrance from the Chrome line.

This is a potential SIGNATURE scent, and one of my favorites. Versatile and very well blended. A real good mood booster. A tad sweet, but not in any bad or fruity generic way. The wood and vanilla notes make the sweetness work well. It has a lightly citrus/aquatic refreshing vibe, something tropical (coconut?), and I am sure there must be some nice mint in there, or the combination somehow creates a fresh mint aura. This fragrance is a touch synthetic, but NOT in the annoying or headache inducing manner. The price is an absolute bargain. This is great for any age, from the high school guy to the grandpa trying to keep up with the grandkids. There is an energetic feel good vibe, so if you are up for that then Chrome Pure is worth a try.

Chrome pure. Picture being on a beach in the pacific islands or the carribean on a sunny day laying down in a lawn chair sipping spiced coconut rum while reggae music plays in the background. Then imagine that in a cologne and you have the essence of chrome pure. Seriously this scent gives off luxury summer beach vibes mixed with some nice booze which adds a nice tang and makes you go ahhhhh. Personally this is one of my favs because it captured the exact thing it set out to do and the notes all blend together so perfectly. I don't see why people would think of this as generic because it is actually very unique. Ignore the hate, try to keep an open mind to this and give it a try because you might like it as much as i do.

This is one of my favorite summer fragrances of all time, and in the price range it's in, nothing beats it. I get a lot of creamy tonka and coconut with a few aquatic nuances in the background making this perfect for warm weather. One of the best parts of this fragrance is its solid performance which gives me around 6-8 hours. Around 2021 the bottle changed slightly from a matte to a satin finish however, the scent and performance stayed the exact same. I noticed this was pulled from retailers so I reached out to Azzaro and got email confirmation that this is discontinued. It's still extremely affordable so I highly recommend picking this up while you can.