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Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Giò Profondo EDP
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2024 Year 2022
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò Profondo EDP
A sparkling, contemporary aquatic that revives the Acqua di Giò DNA with amplified marine-mineral depth and a bracing, invigorating feel. Office-safe yet spirited, it's the ultimate fresh scent for those who thrive by the sea.
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Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò EDP
Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a mess. This reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Gio DNA suffers from wildly inconsistent performance, unexpected medicinal tones, and a bizarre "wet vegetable" or "body odour" drydown for many. Definitely test drive before committing.
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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 Profondo EDP
Acqua di Giò EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sea Water 50% vs 54%
Mandarin 50% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Lavender 46% vs 32%
Only in Acqua di Giò Profondo
Rosemary 53%
Only in Acqua di Giò
Clary Sage 37% Geranium 30%
Shared Notes
Mineral 24% vs 45%
Patchouli 17% vs 26%
Only in Acqua di Giò Profondo
Ambergris 20% Musk 19% Cedar 19%
Only in Acqua di Giò
Vetiver 29%

Accords

Acqua di Giò Profondo Acqua di Giò
95%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Aquatic
85%
Marine
70%
70%
Citrus
58%
65%
Mineral
62%
55%
Woody
46%
Lavender
47%
Salty
46%
Aromatic shared
95%
100%
92%
Marine shared
85%
70%
Citrus shared
70%
58%
Mineral shared
65%
62%
Woody shared
55%
46%
47%
46%

Performance

Acqua di Giò Profondo Acqua di Giò
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Giò Profondo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The ultra-fresh aquatic and citrus-marine notes make this ideal for spring and summer, where its brightness and oceanic character shine. It is less suited to winter, where its clean nature may feel too light, but works in fall for those wanting a fresh lift.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its moderate projection and clean, marine freshness are perfect for office and casual wear, never overwhelming. Energetic and invigorating, it suits sporty scenarios and daytime dates but may lack gravity for truly formal occasions.

Acqua di Giò

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, aiming for an inoffensive scent bubble that won't overpower. However, wildly inconsistent performance reports and strong negative reactions to the drydown make it less reliable for high-stakes occasions like dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, marine, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Giò Profondo EDP
Acqua di Giò EDP
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