Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs Posto 12

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,414 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,657 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Posto 12

L'Eau de Riô

4.333 votes

Rank #58,693 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Posto 12
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrome4/4

Posto 120/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChromeAzzaro

Posto 12L'Eau de Riô

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityChrome

SillageChrome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value63

Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

Scent match58%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

BergamotLemonPineapple

Heart

Rosemary

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Pineapple. 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–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,657

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#58,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Posto 12 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour lemon that instantly clears the air. Sweet pineapple quickly filters through the top notes, adding a juicy tropical accent without turning overly sugary. As the bright citrus mellows out, herbal rosemary settles into the heart to give the fragrance a crisp, aromat…

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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 Posto 12?

Chrome takes 4 of 4 categories. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Posto 12 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Posto 12 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Posto 12?

Chrome lasts longest (Chrome 64/100, Posto 12 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Posto 12?

Chrome projects furthest (Chrome 54/100, Posto 12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Posto 12 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Pineapple.

Is Chrome or Posto 12 better for summer or winter?

Posto 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and Posto 12?

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. Posto 12 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of Woody Notes.