Smell: sweet and fresh. Opens up smelling like melon and cucumber with a bit of orange. Dries down into a fresh aquatic fragrance which has some sharpness similar to YSL Y edp. Has a hint of creaminess but not much, which is a shame. Smells sweet and youthful. Chrome EDP is a masculine and very attractive fragrance, easy to use and suitable for different scenarios, casual situations, office work, outings with friends, etc., and due to its fresh characteristics, it is a good option for spring, summer and spring days. fall. Now, this is very much a unique fragrance; however, the only thing that came to mind as a comparison was Clinique Happy for men (I’ve compared one other frag as a vibe, but this really reminded me of it). I’ve always loved that one, but it’s linear, seasonal and has terrible performance. ChromeE is to me possibly like if Happy were reimagined, or an Intense version.. and made with better quality ingredients. I almost hate to mention that comparison but felt compelled to. It’s also way more versatile, and has WAY better performance.

If you want the best from Chrome line up get Chrome Aqua for super fresh tingling citrus burst (sporty vibes) or Extreme for sweet and comforting yet fresh with some depth and earthiness (compliment magnet). Both are great value and worth every penny even at higher price. So, I have been chasing a great Chrome fragrance ever since. It sounds bizarre, but I just feel better having that iconic flacon shape on my sink. I tried the "Pure" (almost powdery), the Aqua (smells like sea glass would, but it just didn't project enough), the Extreme (what a very cold ocean scent would be). I have been chasing that original Chrome magic ever since. I haven't found it. Today, I gave it another try, since I bought it and unfortunately, my opinion hasn't changed. One thing I can say about it is, that this fragrance, namely Chrome Extreme is one that I don't like. I used to have all of the Bvlgari Aquas and I can recommend all of them, besides Aqua Amara maybe. Where I live, summers are very hot and humid, so in my environment Aqua Marine works best. I actually really miss it and believe this is a much better option. I had a chance to smell John Varvatos "Artisan Pure" once, and was really impressed about it, so maybe a John Varvatos fragrance could be a good idea. I was also considering a Tommy Bahamas, but have never smelled one of his. Azzaro Extreme is really good for what it is, at this price point it might be even better than Profondo. This thing lasts 12 plus hours on clothes and projects like crazy when its very hot from skin. It has got the sillage too. But that projection lasts sadly for only 2 hours on skin before turning into a skin scent.

It has a fresh and fruity opening, with mandarin citrus. As the minutes go by, the aroma of lavender increases, giving it a very floral and aromatic characteristic, as well as some amber sweetness. In the drying phase a woody base of pine can be perceived, but it never loses the amber fruity presence. There are dozens of fresh green slash blue showergel frags that are light years better. The best in line would be Extreme which is 95% Profondo just without mineral notes and more fruity but the similarities are spot on to the point that in the air, no one will know if you are wearing Profondo or Chrome Extreme. Regardless, Chrome Extreme is still a great buy. Honestly think it’s a better offering than ADG Profondo. I only have 2 other Azzaro juices. The OG Chrome & United. Extreme has a similarity to the original in it's freshness and nothing in common with United as that's a more sweet woods and Tonka based elixer. Azzaro managed to take Extreme and put a subtle but, unique twist with the green citrus & marine note on top and the mids yet managed to make the woods & amber work very well and nicely balanced throughout the compositions life. Not groundbreaking and yes, there is a bit of the ambroxan in there but, it's not as prominent or in your face as others. It seems that the perfumer(s) of Chrome Extreme didn't dedicate a lot of space in the formula to unnecessary fixatives, opting instead for a higher concentration of high-impact top and middle notes (n.b. Chrome Extreme is of EDP concentration). This is apparent in the fragrance's impressive projection in the initial ~1.5 hrs. Longevity on the other hand is decent on me (~6-7 hrs; improves when applied on clothing), with the last few hours spent close to the skin.

Performance: Projection is low, but when outside shirtless in the sun, performance gets much better. Approx 1ft scent bubble w good silage if outdoors. Longevity is 7-8hrs.. When first applied, that zesty, juicy mandarin and almost a hint top note of mint come thru. Beautiful and stunning.

Comparing it with the original Eau de Toilette(EDT) version, it has some similarities, but it has more differences. For example, both are fresh aquatic-style fragrances, but with different nuances, while the EDT is citrusy, metallic and musky, the EDP is citrusy, floral, woody and sweeter. This new version of Chrome is a good addition, as it modernizes the classic version, bringing it closer to current versions of blue fragrances. I'd say longevity is about 5-6 hrs, maybe more. Sillage is about an arms length. Maybe a little more. However, excellent for the price on the Internet. A great summer and hot weather dumb reach, although I wouldn't wear this to any formal events. Good for casual and work/office environments. Also good for the gym, though it is a bit strong, so I'd go easy on the sprays for indoor situations. Although it is unique for the category, it's still a blue fragrance and may smell "generic" to most fragrance connoisseurs.