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Giorgio Armani 2022 EDP

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Acqua di Giò

by Alberto Morillas

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alberto Morillas. Acqua di Giò opens with Sea Water and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Mineral, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Giò carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a mess. This reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Gio DNA suffers from wildly inconsistent performance, unexpected medicinal tones, and a bizarre "wet vegetable" or "body odour" drydown for many. Definitely test drive before committing.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Bright
  • Energetic
Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, aiming for an inoffensive scent bubble that won't overpower. However, wildly inconsistent performance reports and strong negative reactions to the drydown make it less reliable for high-stakes occasions like dates or formal events.

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Opens with a brisk splash of marine notes and zingy mandarin, instantly refreshing. The heart introduces a distinctly aromatic blend of lavender and clary sage, adding a green, herbaceous depth that some find medicinal or even off-putting. The drydown features earthy vetiver and patchouli, underpinned by a prominent mineral accord that rounds out the aquatic feel, though for some, this mineral note takes an unfortunate turn towards something far less pleasant.