Giorgio Armani 2021 EDP

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Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights

by Alberto Morillas

Composed by Firmenich

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Alberto Morillas. Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights opens with Sea Water, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Mastic, Cypress, Lavender, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive one: some call it a diluted Profondo, others a superior, more mature take. It's an aromatic aquatic that leans greener and more woody than its siblings, making it a sophisticated alternative in the ADG line. Prepare for a hunt, though, as it's often discontinued.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Energetic
Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam21%

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

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:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aromatic nature makes it highly versatile for casual and sport settings, with some finding it appropriate for dates due to its 'sexy' quality. While not overtly formal, its sophistication can work. Performance is generally moderate, reducing its impact in office settings where something lighter might be preferred.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

About

Profondo Lights plunges you into a bracing aquatic opening, where sea notes meet a vibrant green mandarin and a hint of spicy cardamom. The journey continues with an aromatic heart of rosemary, mastic, and cypress, evoking a hike through a coniferous forest near the sea. The base settles into an earthy, masculine blend of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, offering a woody dry-down that's both grounding and refined.

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