Is Perfume Parlour Super Power a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?
Acqua di Gio EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1995 | Year | 1996 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Super Power EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Bright fruity-floral freshness suits spring and summer best and feels too light for cold months.
Occasions
Soft and pretty, it works for daily wear, office and casual dates; gentle projection keeps it from formal evening 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.
Every one of its 15 notes is in the original, including Freesia, Pineapple, Rose
Without banana and calone
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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