Is Blossom Perfumery 057 Aqua For Him a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?
Acqua di Gio EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
057 Aqua For Him EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Acqua di Gio
- 057 Aqua For Him
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive yet iconic 90s classic that either transports you to a blissful summer or leaves you cold. This watery floral, with its unique vodka kick, is a time capsule - love it for its nostalgic charm or dismiss it as dated. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who 'get' it.
057 leans on the same aquatic-citrus formula that made Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio a modern staple, but the marine accord smells thinner and more generic, and the cedar-musk base fades well ahead of the original's easy all-day presence.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cedar
20%
vs
17%
Amber
18%
vs
15%
Hyacinth
14%
vs
8%
Lemon
13%
vs
18%
Jasmine
13%
vs
6%
Freesia
13%
vs
8%
Peach
12%
vs
8%
Violet
11%
vs
8%
Calone
10%
vs
8%
Rose
9%
vs
8%
Musk
24%
Sandalwood
20%
Peony
18%
Styrax
17%
Vodka
17%
Lily of the Valley
16%
Pineapple
15%
Lily
14%
Banana
12%
Ylang-Ylang
10%
Hyacinth
14%
vs
8%
Jasmine
13%
vs
6%
Freesia
13%
vs
8%
Calone
10%
vs
8%
Rose
9%
vs
8%
Sea Water
9%
Cyclamen
8%
Violet
8%
Nutmeg
8%
Coriander
8%
Peach
8%
Reseda
8%
Rosemary
4%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Acqua di Gio's freshness and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear and warmer climates. While not overly formal, its clean character allows it for office settings, though some find it too potent for enclosed spaces. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for summer days and even dates, appreciating its alluring fresh quality.
Seasons
Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights, casual wear and sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 20 notes, including Peach, Calone, Lemon
Adds banana and lily, drops bergamot and clean musk
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