Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Obsidian

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,459 ratings analysed

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,657 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Obsidian

Rêveur

4.2548 votes

Rank #7,844 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsidian
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrome2/7

Obsidian5/7

Ratings & consensus: Obsidian
Community sentiment: Obsidian
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Chrome
Versatility: Obsidian
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ChromeAzzaro

ObsidianRêveur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerObsidianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,643 votes

61%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerObsidianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple

Heart

JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean

Top

CitronBergamotPineapple

Heart

RosemaryCedarCardamom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall75

Winter40

Day100

Night68

Category winnerObsidianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,657

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#7,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzaro Chrome is a classic citrus-aromatic scent built for high heat. It leads with a sharp, crisp lemon and bergamot opening that settles into a clean, aquatic-musk profile. Ideal for daily wear in warm weather, it provides a reliable, uncomplicated freshness that works well for office environments, gym sessions, or …

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Obsidian by Rêveur is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like citron and bergamot with a solid, woody base. It functions as a clean, versatile option for daily wear. You will notice a refreshing pineapple top that settles into a grounded cedar and sandalwood finish, making it a reliable choice f…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 5 of 7 categories. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsidian for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 75/100, Chrome 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 78/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Chrome or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsidian is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsidian is the stronger pick. Obsidian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Obsidian?

Chrome has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cyclamen and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cardamom. Obsidian has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.