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Acqua di Gio Parfum, Giorgio Armani
Aromatic · 2023

Acqua di Gio Parfum

by Giorgio Armani
Rating4.4 ★ 6,934 votes
GenderMen
Year2023
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyMarine
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
7 notes
topfirst impression
Marine NotesBergamot
heartthe character
RosemaryClary SageGeranium
basethe foundation
OlibanumPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
59
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
37
intimateenormous
Price value44
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean94
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticFresh SpicyMarineWoodyCitrusAmberPatchouliWarm Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Marine
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Patchouli
Warm Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
6%
moderate
49%
long lasting
41%
eternal
2%
Sillage
intimate
10%
moderate
72%
strong
17%
enormous
2%
Season
spring
34%
summer
36%
fall
21%
winter
9%
Time of day
day
60%
night
40%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
3%
more male
15%
male
82%
Value
way overpriced
6%
overpriced
30%
ok
51%
good value
12%
great value
2%

What people say

What people love
professionalmasculineofficesafefragranceeasilywearabledailyfreshscentversatilesignature
What people criticise
confusionregarding20232024batchesversionlackspremiummagneticcapsillagedrops

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by scent profile
90% match
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aromaticmarine
88% match
Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Dolce&Gabbana
Dolce&Gabbana
aromaticpatchouli
87% match
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Ferrari
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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotMarine NotesGeraniumClary SageRosemaryPatchouliOlibanum
topheartbase

Signature pair: Geranium and Clary Sage

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The Acqua di Gio line

15 versions
Original1996Acqua di Gio
More Citrus, Floral
Less Amber
Fades sooner
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Original1995WomenAcqua di Gio
More Floral, Fresh
Less Aromatic
Projects more
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2015Profumo
More Smoky, Balsamic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2020Profondo
More Fresh, Mineral
Less Amber
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2018Absolu
More Fruity, Sweet
Less Patchouli
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2022Eau de Parfum
More Mineral, Lavender
Less Amber
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Acqua di Gio Parfum are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Marine Notes and Bergamot, reveals Rosemary and Clary Sage at its heart, and dries down to Olibanum and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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