Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Giò Profondo EDP
“A swim in the Mediterranean before anyone else is awake.”
Alberto Morillas returned to his own 1996 Acqua di Giò DNA in 2020 with a deeper, saltier, more aromatic reinterpretation. Built on the Aquozone molecule for a precise iodic freshness, with a rosemary-lavender-cypress heart and mineral amber base. Slots between the 2015 Profumo and the 1996 original in the Acqua di Giò line.
The take
What works
- ●Mineral-aquatic depth sets it apart from generic marine fragrances
- ●Wears clean from gym to office to dinner without thinking
- ●Salty-iodic character that finally feels like the ocean, not blue dye
Trade-offs
- ●Projection stays close — you smell it more than anyone else does
- ●Premium price for what's essentially Aqua di Gio, polished darker
Notes
Top
Sea Notes
Aquozone
Bergamot
Brazilian Green MandarinMid
Rosemary
Lavender
Cypress
Lentisk AbsoluteBase
Mineral Amber
Patchouli
MuskPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 9 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 Profondo smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights (85%), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Toilette (84%), Azzaro Azzaro Chrome Extreme (82%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Acqua di Giò Profondo last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Acqua di Giò Profondo?
Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual, beach.
Is Acqua di Giò Profondo worth it?
At $75–$128, yes for this tier. Mineral-aquatic depth sets it apart from generic marine fragrances. Wears clean from gym to office to dinner without thinking.
Details
- Perfumer
- Alberto Morillas
- Collection
- Acqua di Giò