Azzaro Chrome Summer Azzaro for men

I rather enjoy Chrome Summer but, like summers in the Pacific Northwest, it fades just a bit too quickly...would not use this daily but it seems to fit the bill for a casual night out.

Incredibly simple grapefruit and spice fragrance that sticks close to the skin from the onset but manages to maintain a rather organic feel nevertheless. Nicely balanced, the cardamom never overwhelms and manages to curb the more sour accords of the grapefruit. Chrome Summer is for someone seeking something incredibly simple and basic, that enjoys the natural scent of grapefruit mixed with gritty cardamom with a hint of woodsy notes and doesn't need all the extra floral and garden spices common to most citrus based fragrances. Chrome Summer is a nod to the early 20th century citrus fragrances but with better longevity at 4-6 hours consistently. This does stick close to the skin and the scent itself is extremely linear with no evolution or movement and somewhat boring, best utilized in a rotation rather than everyday use.

Scent:5/10
Longevity: 7/10
Projection: 3/10
Quality: 7.5/10
Originality: 4/10
Versatility: 4/10

Very very lemony and invigorating this time around and none of that icy metallic note of the original just like our reviewer; Grottola, said. I love the citrus, amber, and soft rosewood together. It's a unique combo. I think it's better than Chrome and Chrome Sport. Sadly, it disappears quickly. In fact, I also have Issey Miyake Sport on me beforehand and I still can smell it. Where did Chrome Summer go? :(

This one didn't really remind me of Eau de Rochas Homme, but I can see where one would make that connection.

If anything, I mainly smell a resemblance to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza, and Givenchy Play, in some respects. This is because Chrome Summer (which really doesn't have anything to do with Chrome, by the way) emphasizes citrus notes over a darker woody base, in this case the cardamom being the one to hold the citrus up. That's pretty much all I get - lemony citrus balanced out with a dark, woody, sort of coffee-like cardamom. Doesn't have any of Chrome's distinctive, dewy, metallic smell at all. The only other fragrance I can think of comparing this to would be Patrick Dempsey Unscripted II by Avon, which is a similar earthy-woody citrus kind of deal.

I've gotten, in total, about five hours out of Chrome Summer. Not bad for a citrus fragrance on my skin, but nothing special. Still, give it a try. It's unique and stands out among its contemporaries and new summer fragrances this year. Would I buy it? No.

Smells dated.. I don't know why they release a summer version of a (great) summer fragrance..

lets see how this fares...

I got a sample of this from a purchase, first thing that came to mind was eau de Rochas. have not worn it yet.