Giorgio Armani 2017 EDP

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Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend opens with Sea Water and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Geranium, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Incense. Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly special blend that refines the original Profumo, offering a darker, smoother take on a modern classic. It's divisive only among the most hardcore fans, but a masterpiece for everyone else.
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Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water64%
Bergamot36%
Heartas listed
Sage35%
Rosemary34%
Geranium31%
Baseas listed
Patchouli52%
Incense48%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage make it suitable for most settings without being overwhelming. The refined, darker profile with prominent patchouli and incense elevates it for date nights and formal events, though it's still versatile enough for casual wear.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend opens with the familiar rush of sea water and bright bergamot, but this aquatic freshness quickly deepens. The heart unfolds with herbaceous rosemary and sage, alongside a touch of geranium, adding a sophisticated aromatic complexity. The real magic happens in the base, where a rich, almost mentholic Guatemalan patchouli meets smooth, smoky incense, transforming the scent into something truly magnetic and long-lasting.

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