Is The Essence Vault Acqua di Gio a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?
Acqua di Gio EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Acqua di Gio EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Acqua di Gio
- Acqua di Gio
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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.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio (1996) - Alberto Morillas's aquatic-fresh signature that founded the modern marine-masculine genre, here translated into a budget reading with the bergamot-calone-cedar spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for summer casual and office wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
24%
vs
31%
Cedar
20%
vs
27%
Jasmine
13%
vs
27%
Peach
12%
vs
19%
Calone
10%
vs
31%
Jasmine
13%
vs
27%
Calone
10%
vs
31%
Lily of the Valley
16%
Hyacinth
14%
Lily
14%
Freesia
13%
Ylang-Ylang
10%
Rose
9%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Aquatic-fresh-citrus is summer's natural fit with spring strong; the calone and bergamot lift in warmth and lose presence in cold weather.
Occasions
Versatile casual-office masculine - office, casual and sport the natural homes; date and formal acceptable.
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.
Shares 5 of its 20 notes, including Jasmine, Calone, Musk
Adds amber and banana, drops bergamot and neroli
Where to buy
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