Is Perfume Parlour Super Power a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

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Acqua di Giò pour Femme Eau de Toilette bottle Acqua di Gio EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1995 Year 1996
££ Price Tier £
Super Power Eau de Parfum bottle Super Power EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio EDT
A divisive yet iconic 90s classic that either transports you to a blissful summer or leaves you cold. This watery floral, with its unique vodka kick, is a time capsule - love it for its nostalgic charm or dismiss it as dated. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who 'get' it.
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Our Verdict - Super Power EDP
Super Power riffs on the watery fruity-floral DNA of Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio for women. The pineapple-peach sparkle and dewy freesia heart read recognisably, but the composition is lighter and more linear - a pleasant breezy floral that trades the original's polish for budget-friendly ease.
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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 EDT
Super Power EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peony 18% vs 17%
Pineapple 14% vs 25%
Lemon 13% vs 19%
Peach 12% vs 22%
Violet 11% vs 14%
Only in Acqua di Gio
Vodka 17% Banana 12%
Shared Notes
Hyacinth 14% vs 12%
Jasmine 13% vs 18%
Freesia 13% vs 21%
Ylang-Ylang 9% vs 14%
Rose 9% vs 15%
Only in Acqua di Gio
Lily 14% Calone 10%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 26%
Cedar 20% vs 21%
Sandalwood 19% vs 28%
Amber 18% vs 23%
Only in Acqua di Gio
Styrax 17%

Accords

Acqua di Gio Super Power
100%
Floral
90%
90%
Fresh
65%
54%
Fruity
80%
67%
Green
Aquatic
60%
57%
Rose
52%
Sweet
52%
Alcoholic
52%
Powdery
52%
Woody
50%
Musky
45%
Floral shared
100%
90%
Fresh shared
90%
65%
Fruity shared
54%
80%
67%
60%
57%
52%
52%
52%
Woody shared
52%
50%
45%

Performance

Acqua di Gio Super Power
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gio

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Acqua di Gio's freshness and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear and warmer climates. While not overly formal, its clean character allows it for office settings, though some find it too potent for enclosed spaces. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for summer days and even dates, appreciating its alluring fresh quality.

Super Power

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright fruity-floral freshness suits spring and summer best and feels too light for cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Soft and pretty, it works for daily wear, office and casual dates; gentle projection keeps it from formal evening duty.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, fresh, fruity

Key Differences

Without banana and calone

Where to buy

Acqua di Gio EDT
Super Power EDP
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