How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Sea notes and bergamot at the top, lavender and rosemary in the middle and woody notes and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Acqua Di Gio Absolu 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
About Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu EDP
Acqua Di Gio Absolu EDP is made by Giorgio Armani. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and woody notes. Less obvious notes include pear, geranium and amberwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
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What Acqua Di Gio Absolu costs
In Europe it costs about €281, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
How long Acqua Di Gio Absolu stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Montblanc Starwalker Extreme. Base notes like woody notes and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 1995 and 2023.
Perfumes that smell like Acqua Di Gio Absolu
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Montblanc Starwalker Extreme (7 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Can women wear Acqua Di Gio Absolu?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Acqua Di Gio Absolu?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.
What is the difference between Acqua Di Gio Absolu EDP and Acqua di Giò?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.