Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Chrome

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,459 ratings analysed

5 wins

Obsidian

Rêveur

4.2548 votes

Rank #7,844 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Chrome

Azzaro

3.708,411 votes

Rank #1,657 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Obsidian5/7

Chrome2/7

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

ObsidianRêveur

ChromeAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerObsidianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

29%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,643 votes

Category winnerObsidianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerChromeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronBergamotPineapple

Heart

RosemaryCedarCardamom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple

Heart

JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Rosemary 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

Summer90

Fall75

Winter40

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerObsidianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#1,657

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Obsidian or Chrome?

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

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Chrome?

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

Which projects more, Obsidian or Chrome?

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

Do Obsidian and Chrome smell similar?

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

Is Obsidian or Chrome 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 Obsidian and Chrome?

Obsidian has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.