Is Perfume Parlour Power Super 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 | £ |
Power Super EDP
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.
A faithful nod to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, Power Super captures that legendary citrus-aquatic freshness on a budget. The bright bergamot-and-lime opening reads true, but the marine accord lands flatter and the musky woods fade faster than the original - a clean daily freshie rather than the icon itself.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The bright citrus and clean aquatic character is built for warm weather, peaking in spring and summer and feeling thin in the cold.
Occasions
Inoffensive freshness makes it an easy office, daily and casual pick; light projection keeps it from formal or romantic standout duty.
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.
Shares 12 of its 24 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Lime
Adds calone and coriander
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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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