Chrome United by Azzaro

I only got a hold of a handful of men’s fragrance samples, during my last haul. One of them, is the subject of today’s post and a flanker to the ever popular Chrome, Chrome United. This is one of a series of colognes, with a title under that banner, but how does it actually smell? Is the performance on this fragrance any good? Is Chrome United worth a buy?

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What does Chrome United Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, Sichuan pepper, Ceylan black tea, cedar, musk, violet leaf

Click here to try: Chrome United by AZZARO for Men Eau De Toílette Spray 6.8 oz 

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My Full Wear Review

Chrome United opens up with a citrus blast of bergamot, a warm Sichuan pepper, and a greenish herbal tea. It has a somewhat familiar resemblance to the original Chrome, with the bergamot, and a slight metallic aroma.

Nonetheless, United strikes me a distinct and separate fragrance, unto itself. There is also a coriander note in there, it has moments where it reminds me a bit of Nautica Voyage Sport, although that is short-lived.

As it dries down, the spices fall back, and it becomes more about the violet leaf and tea. It becomes quite herbal, a bit green, with a musky citrus finish. This is pretty much the smell that I get, for the rest of the way.

Later, the bergamot fades out almost entirely, and the violet leaf gets stronger. Outside of that, it’ nearly identical to what it was, near 1 hour mark.

Chrome United is a rather simple, clean, and greenish scent with some spice and musk.

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Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, Chrome United isn’t one that projects itself very far. On my skin, it seems like about 3-4 feet or so at its best, and that’s what I get when I spray it on a t-shirt and place it in my room. United is definitely on the lighter side of moderate.

The longevity is okay, but really not that great. I get about 2 hours of its moderate sillage, before it sit close to the skin. On that level, it’s another 3 hours or so. So, maybe around 5-6 hours of wear total. Really could’ve been better, but still usable.

If you’re paying full retail for a bottle of United, you’ll probably be underwhelmed by the performance. At a significant discount, it wouldn’t be as bothersome.

Seasonally, I don’t see why you couldn’t wear Chrome United year round. It really doesn’t strike me, as one stuck in a certain climate. I will say, it’s more of a daytime casual fragrance. One to wear as a freshie, maybe to a non-professional, sort of job.

United isn’t really sexy, more pleasant and clean. Definitely, not a nightlife beast, at all. Though, it does have some charm wearing it outside on a sunny day. I could catch whiffs of this and that tea plus bergamot was something I enjoyed.

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Overall Impression of Chrome United

Overall, do I like this fragrance? It’s decent. Chrome United doesn’t do anything great, in my opinion. It smells pretty good, performs okay, and doesn’t particularly stand out.

I’m not a huge fan of the original, but I do enjoy it a lot more than this flanker. I like the tea note and the opening part, most of all. I’m not big on violet leaf either, but it doesn’t offend me. This just isn’t all that memorable of a scent to me.

I will say, if you like the original Chrome, you will probably like this as well. I’d say if you’re interested, find a discounted bottle, and get it on the cheap. I wouldn’t pay full price for this.

The Chrome flankers are pretty hit and miss with how they smell. There’s a lot of middle of the road and bland editions of the original namesake. United, falls into this category.