Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Undefeated EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
The best ADG, apparently. Essenza has reached legendary status since being binned, with fans mourning its
A budget take on Paco Rabanne Invictus - the zesty grapefruit-and-marine opening over a woody base. Undefeated nails the fresh, sporty character but renders it flatter and skin-close, with less of the original's clean refinement and trail.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Essenza's fresh and aromatic profile makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for nearly any occasion. Its impressive performance, frequently noted as long-lasting and strong, means it can hold its own on a date or formal event, yet it remains light enough for casual or office wear. Many reviews mention wearing it 'for all occasions'.
Seasons
The fresh marine-citrus profile is built for spring and summer and feels thin in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and sporty, it suits the gym, casual days and the office more than formal or evening wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, citrus, fresh
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.