Is Jubilee Scents GA187 Acqua di Gio a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò?
Acqua di Giò EDT
Giorgio Armani by Alberto Morillas, Annick Menardo, Christian Dussoulier Original Favourite
Acqua di Giò EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
GA187 Acqua di Gio EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Acqua di Gio basically invented the modern marine-aquatic genre, and GA187 keeps the calone-driven sea-water accord front and centre - the dupe's citrus opening is a little brighter and less blended than Armani's original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
A bright marine-citrus scent that performs best in warm spring and summer weather.
Occasions
Versatile for office and casual wear, with enough freshness for active or sporty occasions.
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.
Every one of its 23 notes is in the original, including Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar
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Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Acqua di Giò EDT
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work