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Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
Water Spirit II Eau de Parfum bottle Water Spirit II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
The best ADG, apparently. Essenza has reached legendary status since being binned, with fans mourning its
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Our Verdict - Water Spirit II EDP
Water Spirit II chases Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza, the greener, woodier, more sensual face of the aquatic icon. It captures the basil-and-jasmine freshness over a woody-ambery base, but renders flatter and skin-close, the strong-performing original's depth thinned for a budget price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
Water Spirit II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 37%
Grapefruit 23% vs 32%
Only in Acqua di Gio Essenza
Rainwater 30% Calone 21%
Only in Water Spirit II
Cascalone 30%
Shared Notes
Basil 27% vs 33%
Jasmine 23% vs 35%
Sage 23% vs 30%
Only in Acqua di Gio Essenza
Floral 25%
Shared Notes
Cedar 13% vs 26%
Vetiver 12% vs 24%
Patchouli 10% vs 24%

Accords

Acqua di Gio Essenza Water Spirit II
100%
Aromatic
65%
94%
Citrus
60%
84%
Fresh
80%
80%
Aquatic
50%
Green
70%
68%
Woody
65%
54%
Floral
52%
Amber
50%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
65%
Citrus shared
94%
60%
Fresh shared
84%
80%
80%
Green shared
50%
70%
Woody shared
68%
65%
54%
52%
50%

Performance

Acqua di Gio Essenza Water Spirit II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gio Essenza

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Office

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'.

Water Spirit II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh green-aquatic profile peaks in spring and summer, still works in autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Clean and versatile for office, casual and daily wear, with date appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
Water Spirit II EDP
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