Azzaro Chrome Summer Azzaro for men

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? :(

Azzaro Chrome Summer is a pleasantly inviting fragrance very enjoyable.

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.