Giorgio Armani 1996 EDT
Acqua di Giò
by Alberto Morillas , Annick Menardo , Christian Dussoulier
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Alberto Morillas, Annick Menardo, and Christian Dussoulier. Acqua di Giò opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Cyclamen, Mignonette, and Sea Water, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Giò carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.
Still the gold standard for aquatic citrus masculines - breezy, sunlit, and effortlessly likable. Versatility and mass appeal make this a perennial warm weather essential, though it will be too light for those seeking depth or drama.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Energetic
- Confident
- Modern
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Its crisp citrus and aquatic structure is perfectly suited for warm weather, making it a quintessential spring and summer fragrance. The lightness and lack of warmth or spice mean it can struggle for presence in cold winter air.
Best Occasions
Low projection and clean freshness make it a safe, versatile choice for the office and casual wear, while its energetic, non-offensive character pairs well with sporty settings. It is less suited to formal or evening occasions due to its lightness.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Citral
- Eugenol
- Geraniol
- Oakmoss
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Bitter orange peel
- Neroli
- Synthetic musk
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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