Fashion design house established by Loris Azzaro in Paris in 1962. The Azzaro brand is arguably better known today for its fragrance line than its clothing, but Azzaro's evening wear has long been popular with celebrities.
Azzaro passed away in 2003. He was succeeded by designer Vanessa Seward.
The line's first fragrance, Azzaro Couture, was introduced in 1975. Other fragrances include Azzaro Pour Homme (1978), Acteur (1990), Oh La La (1993), Chrome (1996), Azzura (1999), Pure Vetiver (2000), Pure Lavender (2001), Pure Cedrat (2002), Visit for Men (2003), Visit for Women (2004).
The Azzaro fragrance business is currently owned by Clarins.
Recent fragrances from Azzaro
Recent Azzaro releases include:
2006: Pink Tonic, Bright Visit , Jet Lag, Blue Charm
2007: Azzaro Now Women & Azzaro Now Men, Chrome Legend
2008: Cockpit, Azzaro Couture 2008
2009: Azzaro Twin, Azzaro Aqua, Travelling, Azzaro Pour Homme Elixir
2010: Chrome Sport, Aqua Verde, Twin Summer Love, Azzaro Duo
2011: Decibel, Azzaro Pour Homme L'Eau
2012: Azzaro Pour Homme Night Time, Jolie Rose, Chrome Summer 2012
2013: Chrome Summer 2013, Azzaro Pour Homme Summer 2013, Aqua Cèdre Blanc, Chrome United, Azzaro Club
2014: Chrome Summer 2014, Azzaro Pour Homme Summer 2014
2015: Azzaro Pour Homme Summer 2015 & Chrome Summer 2015, Azzaro Pour Elle
2016: Azzaro Pour Elle Extrême, Chrome Limited Edition, Solarissimo Levanzo, Azzaro Pour Homme Freelight, Wanted, Mademoiselle Azzaro, Chrome Pure
2017: Solarissimo Marettimo, Azzaro Pour Homme Édition Noire
2018: Solarissimo Favignana, Mademoiselle Azzaro L'Eau Très Belle, Chrome Under the Pole, Wanted By Night, Azzaro Pour Homme Amber Fever, Hot Pepper & Naughty Leather
Where to buy
At selected department stores, and also readily found online at the various fragrance discounters.
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Further reading
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