Acqua di Giò Parfum vs De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Acqua di Giò

Parfum	Concentration	Extrait
M	Gender	U
2023	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

De La Mer

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò Parfum

A striking evolution of the Acqua di Giò DNA, the Parfum adds incense and woods for a fresher yet more mysterious signature. Aquatic, aromatic, and quietly magnetic, it is both versatile and memorable.

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Our Verdict - De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

A windswept, mineralic marine that is crisp, herbal and quietly assertive. For those who want a sea scent with true texture and depth, not just blue freshness.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	22%
Floral	10%	12%
Fruity	1%	7%
Green	20%	14%
Sweet	5%	7%
Warm	9%	5%
Woody	11%	14%
Earthy	21%	14%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	33%	32%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Acqua di Giò Parfum

De La Mer Extrait

Notes

Top Notes

Sea Water 51% Bergamot 49%

Top Notes

Sea Water 44% Bergamot 37% Neroli 19%

Heart Notes

Rosemary 39% Clary Sage 32% Geranium 29%

Heart Notes

Rosemary 34% Grapefruit 30% Rose 19% Persimmon 17%

Base Notes

Frankincense 50% Patchouli 50%

Base Notes

Cistus Incanus 40% Cedar 31% Oakmoss 29%

Shared Notes

Sea Water 50% vs 44%

Bergamot 49% vs 37%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Neroli 19%

Shared Notes

Rosemary 38% vs 34%

Only in Acqua di Giò Parfum

Clary Sage 32% Geranium 29%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Grapefruit 30% Rose 19% Persimmon 17%

Only in Acqua di Giò Parfum

Frankincense 50% Patchouli 50%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Cistus Incanus 40% Cedar 31% Oakmoss 29%

Accords

Acqua di Giò Parfum De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

80%

Marine

100%

95%

Aromatic

95%

85%

Fresh Spicy

25%

70%

Woody

15%

65%

Citrus

Sweet

60%

45%

Amber

Fruity

45%

Salty

40%

Aquatic

30%

Marine shared

80%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

25%

Woody shared

70%

15%

Citrus

65%

Sweet

60%

Amber

45%

Fruity

45%

Salty

40%

Aquatic

30%

Performance

Acqua di Giò Parfum De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Giò Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

The marine-citrus opening and aromatic heart make this versatile for spring and summer, but its resinous and woody base gives it enough depth for crisp fall days. The incense and patchouli may feel a bit heavy for winter's deepest cold.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Balanced projection and a modern, clean freshness make this safe for office, date, and casual wear. The incense and woods add intrigue for more dressed up occasions, but it is less suited for sport or ultra-formal events.

De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

De La Mer's ozonic, salty marine and citrus facets make it ideal for spring and summer, evoking sea breezes and freshness. The herbal, mossy drydown gives enough structure for early fall, but it lacks the warmth for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, airy and inoffensive profile is perfect for office and casual daytime wear, and works well for sport due to its freshness. Projection is pronounced but the character is understated, making it less suited for formal or intimate date nights.