Fragrance comparison

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 vs DOT Collection 4

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrome Limited Edition 2016

Azzaro

4.1256 votes

Rank #13,406 AquaticWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

DOT Collection 4

Bic

4.002 votes

Rank #64,021 Fresh SpicyLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DOT Collection 4
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrome Limited Edition 20163/4

DOT Collection 41/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Sillage & projection: Chrome Limited Edition 2016
Value for money: DOT Collection 4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chrome Limited Edition 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chrome Limited Edition 2016Azzaro

DOT Collection 4Bic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChrome Limited Edition 2016

SillageChrome Limited Edition 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDOT Collection 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody83%

ozonic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

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

LavenderCitrusesGeraniumViolet Leaf

Heart

NutmegWoody Notes

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf and Nutmeg. 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

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,406

PerfumerDorothée Piot

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#64,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChrome Limited Edition 2016Higher 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…

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DOT Collection 4 by Bic is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. DOT Collection 4 was launched in 2016. Top notes are Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Nutmeg and Woody Notes; base notes are Amber and Musk. It opens with Lavender, Citruses. The heart moves into Nutmeg, Woody Notes. In the …

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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 Limited Edition 2016 or DOT Collection 4?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrome Limited Edition 2016 is rated 4.12/5 from 56 votes; DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chrome Limited Edition 2016 for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or DOT Collection 4?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 lasts longest (Chrome Limited Edition 2016 66/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or DOT Collection 4?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 projects furthest (Chrome Limited Edition 2016 65/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome Limited Edition 2016 and DOT Collection 4 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Nutmeg.

Is Chrome Limited Edition 2016 or DOT Collection 4 better for summer or winter?

DOT Collection 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome Limited Edition 2016 and DOT Collection 4?

Chrome Limited Edition 2016 has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Watery Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar. DOT Collection 4 has top notes of Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg and Woody Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.