Is Blossom Perfumery 270 Aqua De Femme a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

270 Aqua De Femme EDP

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270 Aqua De Femme Eau de Parfum bottle 270 Aqua De Femme EDP
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Perfumania
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - 270 Aqua De Femme EDP
No. 270 tracks Armani's original Acqua di Gio for Women watery-floral formula closely note-for-note, but the calone-driven freshness fades quicker and the sandalwood-amber base has less richness than the source.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Acqua di Gio EDT A 270 Aqua De Femme EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gio EDT
270 Aqua De Femme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 25%
Cedar 20% vs 21%
Sandalwood 19% vs 28%
Peony 18% vs 28%
Amber 18% vs 25%
Pineapple 14% vs 28%
Hyacinth 14% vs 15%
Lily 14% vs 15%
Jasmine 13% vs 20%
Freesia 13% vs 20%
Peach 12% vs 24%
Violet 11% vs 20%
Ylang-Ylang 9% vs 15%
Rose 9% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Peony 18% vs 28%
Pineapple 14% vs 28%
Peach 12% vs 24%
Violet 11% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Hyacinth 14% vs 15%
Lily 14% vs 15%
Jasmine 13% vs 20%
Freesia 13% vs 20%
Ylang-Ylang 9% vs 15%
Rose 9% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 25%
Cedar 20% vs 21%
Sandalwood 19% vs 28%
Amber 18% vs 25%
Only in Acqua di Gio
Styrax 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Acqua di Gio 270 Aqua De Femme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gio

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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.

270 Aqua De Femme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Freesia, Pineapple, Hyacinth

Key Differences

Without banana and calone

Where to buy

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