Acqua di Gio
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Invictus
ScentArt
A
Acqua di Gio
B
Invictus
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
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.
Our Verdict - Invictus Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Invictus (2013) - Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge and Dominique Ropion's grapefruit-marine-ambergris signature, here translated into a budget reading with the grapefruit-marine-ambergris spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport and casual wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 85% | 80% |
| Floral | 35% | 15% |
| Fruity | 30% | 30% |
| Green | 55% | 40% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 30% | 40% |
| Woody | 55% | 55% |
| Earthy | 35% | 30% |
| Animalic | 10% | 20% |
| Fresh | 95% | 95% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gio
EdP
Invictus
EdP
Notes
Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Light
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
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
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Also Works:
Date
Formal
Versatile casual-office masculine - office, casual and sport the natural homes; date and formal acceptable.
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
Grapefruit-marine is summer-natural; spring close behind, autumn at low dosage acceptable.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Also Works:
Date
Formal
Fresh-casual masculine - sport, casual, and office the natural homes.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities
Both share Aquatic, Citrus, Fresh accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
Invictus Eau de Parfum
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