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Chrome Limited Edition 2016 vs Cedar Violet

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

Updated 487 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chrome Limited Edition 2016

    Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Cedar Violet

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chrome Limited Edition 20165/7
Cedar Violet2/7
Ratings & consensus
Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Community sentiment
Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Longevity
Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Sillage & projection
Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Value for money
Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Versatility
Cedar Violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cedar Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chrome Limited Edition 2016Azzaro
Cedar VioletAerin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%
3.56/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerChrome Limited Edition 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

56 votes

32%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

398 votes

Category winnerChrome Limited Edition 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityChrome Limited Edition 2016

SillageChrome Limited Edition 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value39
Category winnerChrome Limited Edition 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
woody83%
ozonic65%
fresh48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
powdery86%
ozonic72%
white floral58%
aquatic44%
warm spicy30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Watery NotesNutmeg
Base
Virginia Cedar
Top
Violet LeafLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
Virginia CedarCalifornian Gardenia
Base
Australian SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf and Virginia 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
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCedar VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,393

PerfumerDorothée Piot

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerCedar VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 by Azzaro offers a crisp, woody, and spicy experience for men. Built around a sharp violet leaf opening and a heart of watery notes mixed with nutmeg, it projects a clean, metallic character. This fragrance excels in warm weather settings where its refreshing and light nature provides a rel…

Reviews →

Cedar Violet opens as a soft violet leaf and lily-of-the-valley scent, then settles quickly into creamy sandalwood, cedar and a light amber warmth. It reads more woody-powdery than lush floral. This suits someone who likes clean, polished, slightly nostalgic scents with a calm unisex feel. Sample first if you want st…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or Cedar Violet?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chrome Limited Edition 2016 is rated 4.12/5 from 56 votes; Cedar Violet is rated 3.56/5 from 431 votes. Choose Chrome Limited Edition 2016 for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cedar Violet for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or Cedar Violet?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 lasts longest (Chrome Limited Edition 2016 66/100, Cedar Violet 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or Cedar Violet?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 projects furthest (Chrome Limited Edition 2016 65/100, Cedar Violet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Limited Edition 2016 and Cedar Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.

Is Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or Cedar Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedar Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedar Violet is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Limited Edition 2016 and Cedar Violet?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Watery Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar. Cedar Violet has top notes of Violet Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Californian Gardenia, a base of Australian Sandalwood and Amber.

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