The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lime and lemon. The heart brings sea notes and jasmine. On the skin it settles into white musk and cedar. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- 50 mlfrom €55
- 100 mlfrom €85
- 200 mlfrom €120
- Scent family
- Aromatic Aquatic
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Acqua di Giò notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò EDT in detail
Acqua di Giò EDT comes from Giorgio Armani. Perfume fans file it under Aromatic Aquatic. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Acqua di Giò for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Clive Christian 1872 lasts longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like white musk and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and marine. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like sea notes and white musk. Less obvious notes include bergamot, calone and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs €55 to €120, depending on the bottle size and the shop. 50 ml costs about €55, which is about €1.10 per ml. 100 ml costs about €85, which is about €0.85 per ml. 200 ml costs about €120, which is about €0.60 per ml. The 200 ml bottle gives you the most perfume for your money. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen but less than Azzaro Chrome and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Will people notice Acqua di Giò?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian 1872 spreads further.
Other Giorgio Armani perfumes
This house has 75 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Code Parfum, Emporio Armani Stronger With You and Emporio Armani Stronger With You Absolutely.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1995 and 2023.
Acqua di Giò dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro Chrome (10 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (9 shared notes), Shiseido Zen (9 shared notes) and Clive Christian 1872 (11 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Who created Acqua di Giò?
Alberto Morillas, Annick Menardo & Christian Dussoulier created it for Giorgio Armani in 1996.
Is Acqua di Giò good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Acqua di Giò EDT and Acqua di Gio Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.