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Score
89/100

Giorgio Armani

Acqua di Giò Parfum

2023

The classic Mediterranean scent, grown up and finally with something to say.

Acqua di Giò Parfum
aromatic
fresh spicy
marine

The 2023 Parfum concentration of Acqua di Giò — Alberto Morillas's launch, a denser, smokier, more olibanum-driven take on the aquatic-marine DNA. Marine notes at the top, a rosemary heart, settling on an olibanum-patchouli drydown. A spring and summer daytime fragrance.

The take

What works

  • Patchouli-olibanum drydown finally gives AdG the staying power it needed
  • Aquatic-incense pairing is genuinely distinctive in the AdG family
  • Better performance than the EDT/EDP at similar pricing to the EDP

Trade-offs

  • The original AdG fans may want more freshness and less incense
  • Projection is still restrained for a Parfum

Notes

Top

Marine notesMarine notesBergamotBergamot

Mid

RosemaryRosemaryClary SageClary SageGeraniumGeranium

Base

OlibanumOlibanumPatchouliPatchouli

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring92%
Summer100%
Fall59%
Winter25%
Day91%
Night61%

Occasions

OfficeCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

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Earned a spot in 7 of our editorial picks

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Acqua di Giò Parfum smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza (82%), Memo Paris Ocean Leather (82%), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò EDT (78%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Acqua di Giò Parfum last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Acqua di Giò Parfum?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual.

Is Acqua di Giò Parfum worth it?

At $65–$240, yes for this tier. Patchouli-olibanum drydown finally gives AdG the staying power it needed. Aquatic-incense pairing is genuinely distinctive in the AdG family.

Details

Perfumer
Alberto Morillas
Collection
Acqua di Giò