Giorgio Armani 2010 EDP

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Acqua di Gioia

by Loc Dong , Anne Flipo , Dominique Ropion

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Loc Dong, Anne Flipo, and Dominique Ropion. Acqua di Gioia opens with Lemon and Mint, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar, Cedar, and Labdanum. Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gioia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A luminous, aquatic citrus that sparkles with energizing Amalfi lemon and mint, Acqua di Gioia is the epitome of breezy, feel-good femininity. Effortlessly wearable, it's the essence of summer in a bottle.
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Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon50%
Mint50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Cedar36%
Brown Sugar32%
Labdanum32%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The sparkling citrus, mint, and aquatic florals make this a quintessential spring and summer scent, feeling especially refreshing in warm weather. Its light, breezy character is less suited for the cold of winter or the depth of late autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Acqua di Gioia's gentle projection, clean freshness, and uplifting vibe make it perfect for daytime, office, or casual wear, and even sporty settings. It is less fitting for formal occasions where a deeper, richer fragrance 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 Gioia opens with a dazzling burst of Amalfi lemon and cooling mint, instantly conjuring the sensation of dew on sunlit leaves. The heart blossoms with aquatic jasmine and peony, evoking crystalline waters and gentle florals, while a subtle hint of pink pepper lends a lively lift. The base is a delicate blend of cedar, brown sugar, and labdanum, grounding the freshness with a faint, caressing sweetness. Light yet distinctive, it feels like a breath of Mediterranean air - sparkling, pure, and endlessly refreshing.

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