Is Fragrance World Eau de Neige a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò?

Acqua di Giò Parfum

Giorgio Armani by Alberto Morillas Original Favourite

Eau de Neige EDP

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Acqua di Giò Parfum bottle Acqua di Giò Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Eau de Neige Eau de Parfum bottle Eau de Neige EDP
£57.71 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.73/ml (200ml)
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£12.00 from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò Parfum
A striking evolution of the Acqua di Giò DNA, the Parfum adds incense and woods for a fresher yet more mysterious signature. Aquatic, aromatic, and quietly magnetic, it is both versatile and memorable.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Neige EDP
This one's a divisive clone, with massive disagreement on its quality and performance. If you want Acqua di Gio Parfum, some say it's spot on, others reckon it's a total flop. Proceed with caution.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Acqua di Giò Parfum A Eau de Neige 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 Giò Parfum
Eau de Neige EDP

Notes

Only in Acqua di Giò
Sea Water 51% Bergamot 49%
Only in Eau de Neige
Citrus 55% Wormwood 45%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 26%
Only in Acqua di Giò
Frankincense 50%
Only in Eau de Neige
Incense 40% Musk 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Giò Eau de Neige
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Giò

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

The marine-citrus opening and aromatic heart make this versatile for spring and summer, but its resinous and woody base gives it enough depth for crisp fall days. The incense and patchouli may feel a bit heavy for winter's deepest cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Balanced projection and a modern, clean freshness make this safe for office, date, and casual wear. The incense and woods add intrigue for more dressed up occasions, but it is less suited for sport or ultra-formal events.

Eau de Neige

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

The fresh citrus and aromatic accords make it versatile, leaning towards casual and daytime wear. However, the conflicting reviews on performance suggest it might be too subtle for formal events or nights out for some.

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
64%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds amber and citrus, drops bergamot and clary sage

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Acqua di Giò Parfum

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