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Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette bottle Acqua di Giò EDT
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No.117 Acqua Di Gio Eau de Parfum bottle No.117 Acqua Di Gio EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò EDT
Still the gold standard for aquatic citrus masculines - breezy, sunlit, and effortlessly likable. Versatility and mass appeal make this a perennial warm weather essential, though it will be too light for those seeking depth or drama.
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Our Verdict - No.117 Acqua Di Gio EDP
A marine-and-bergamot take on Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio Parfum. Captures the salty freshness of the opening well, but the aromatic herb-and-woody development is thinner and fades faster than the designer version.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Giò EDT
No.117 Acqua Di Gio EDP

Notes

Accords

Acqua di Giò No.117 Acqua Di Gio
100%
Citrus
55%
90%
Aquatic
85%
85%
Fresh
65%
Aromatic
50%
50%
Woody
40%
35%
Floral
Citrus shared
100%
55%
Aquatic shared
90%
85%
85%
Aromatic shared
65%
50%
Woody shared
50%
40%
35%

Performance

Acqua di Giò No.117 Acqua Di Gio
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Giò

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its crisp citrus and aquatic structure is perfectly suited for warm weather, making it a quintessential spring and summer fragrance. The lightness and lack of warmth or spice mean it can struggle for presence in cold winter air.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Low projection and clean freshness make it a safe, versatile choice for the office and casual wear, while its energetic, non-offensive character pairs well with sporty settings. It is less suited to formal or evening occasions due to its lightness.

No.117 Acqua Di Gio

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
57%
Key Similarities

Both lean aquatic, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Giò EDT
No.117 Acqua Di Gio EDP
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